Blackhawks bring losing streak into game against the Panthers

Chicago Blackhawks enter game against Florida Panthers following three consecutive losses. Florida Panthers boast an 8-5-2 record with a 3-1-0 home win total. Panthers excel in games where they receive fewer penalties than their opponents, with a 5-2-1 mark in such scenarios. Chicago Blackhawks possess a 4-10-1 overall record and a 0-5-1 performance on the road. In their recent matchup, the Panthers emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline.

Top performers include Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who netted four goals and provided 17 assists, and defenseman Seth Jones, contributing a goal and 16 assists over their last 10 games. For the Blackhawks, center Roman Kantserov leads the charge with six goals and two assists, while forward Connor Bedard has added four goals and six assists in the past 10 contests.

In their last 10 games, the Panthers have compiled a 6-4-0 record, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.7 assists, 5.2 penalties, and 12.3 penalty minutes while conceding three goals per contest. Conversely, the Blackhawks have a 3-6-1 record, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 4.2 penalties, and 8.6 penalty minutes, while allowing 3.4 goals per game.

Injury concerns loom for both teams. For the Panthers, Jonah Gadjovich is sidelined with an upper-body injury, Brad Marchand is out due to a leg issue, and Aleksander Barkov is nursing a lower-body ailment. On the Blackhawks' side, Patrick Kane's availability remains uncertain, Ryan Ellis is sidelined for the season with a back injury, and rookie defenseman Bowen Byram is listed as day to day with an upper-body issue.