Blackhawks bring losing streak into game against the Panthers

Chicago Blackhawks (4-10-1, in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (8-5-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks head into the matchup against the Florida Panthers after losing three straight games.

Florida has an 8-5-2 record overall and a 3-1-0 record in home games. The Panthers are 5-2-1 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

Chicago has a 4-10-1 record overall and a 0-5-1 record on the road. The Blackhawks have given up 58 goals while scoring 33 for a -25 scoring differential.

Wednesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Panthers won 3-2 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matthew Tkachuk has scored four goals with 17 assists for the Panthers. Seth Jones has one goal and 16 assists over the last 10 games.

Roman Kantserov has six goals and two assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has scored four goals and added six assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 6-4-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.7 assists, 5.2 penalties and 12.3 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 4.2 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Panthers: Jonah Gadjovich: out (upper-body), Brad Marchand: out (leg), Aleksander Barkov: out (lower body).

Blackhawks: Patrick Kane: day to day (undisclosed), Ryan Ellis: out for season (back), Bowen Byram: day to day (upper-body).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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