Blackhawks Face Back-to-Back Tests Against Kings, Anaheim Ducks
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The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for a challenging two-game stretch against the Los Angeles Kings, followed by a visit to the Anaheim Ducks. The Blackhawks' road trip began with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, marking their sixth loss in seven games. Chicago's coach, Jeff Blashill, was pleased with his team's performance, citing several positives, including outchancing the Golden Knights in the game. However, a mis-timed line change led to a tying goal in the final minutes of regulation. Connor Bedard scored his team-best 17th goal, giving the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead early in the third period. The team's struggles in overtime games have been a concern, with a 1-6 record in such contests. In contrast, the Los Angeles Kings have been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. Forward Phillip Danault, a 12-year veteran, has yet to score a goal this season, despite averaging 16:24 of ice time per game. Kings coach Jim Hiller acknowledged that Danault's ice time has been limited, and the forward has not been playing on special teams as much. Meanwhile, teammate Adrian Kempe leads the team with 23 points, but the Kings' offense has been inconsistent. The Kings will look to bounce back against the Blackhawks, who will face a tough test against a team that has been strong at home. The Blackhawks will also need to regroup after their shootout loss to the Golden Knights. The schedule for the Blackhawks and Kings is as follows: - Thursday: Blackhawks at Kings - Saturday: Kings at Blackhawks - Sunday: Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks
