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The Thursday NHL slate features the Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1) hosting the San Jose Sharks (0-1-2) at United Center, starting at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blackhawks' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.17 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.52 | 29th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 32.7 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 16.6% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.76% | 27th |
Sharks' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.2 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.98 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 35.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 20.19% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.4% | 28th |
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Top Players
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard was critical to Chicago's offense a year ago, recording 61 points in 68 games.
- Philipp Kurashev had 18 goals and 36 assists for Chicago last season, totaling 54 points (0.7 per game).
- Chicago's scoring effort last season was aided by Teuvo Teravainen's 54 points, including 28 assists.
- In the 56 games Petr Mrazek played a season ago, his save percentage was .907, 28th in the league.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund put up 60 points (0.9 per game) for San Jose last season, with 12 goals and 48 assists in 69 games (playing 20:57 per game).
- Tyler Toffoli amassed 55 points last season, with 33 goals and 22 assists.
- William Eklund's 16 goals and 29 assists added up to 45 points.
- Mackenzie Blackwood was 10-25-4 in 44 games last season, conceding 140 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (41st in the league).
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Artyom Levshunov: Out (Foot),
Alec Martinez: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Macklin Celebrini: Out (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Bordeleau: Out (Lower Body),
William Eklund: Questionable (Upper Body),
Lucas Carlsson: Out (Undisclosed)
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Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Jets | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/12/2024 | Oilers | W 5-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2024 | Flames | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Blues | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Ducks | L 2-0 | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/18/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/20/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |