The NHL schedule on Thursday features a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) and the San Jose Sharks (2-7-2), starting at 10:30 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (7 points), and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference (6 points).
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 2.7 | 24th |
Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 17th |
Shots | 28.1 | 19th |
Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 17th |
Power Play % | 21.21% | 15th |
Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 19th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 2.45 | 29th |
Goals Allowed | 4 | 28th |
Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 27th |
Power Play % | 19.44% | 17th |
Penalty Kill % | 79.59% | 17th |
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Top Players
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard is one of Chicago's top contributors this season with nine points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.8%.
- Seth Jones has seven points (one goal, six assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 10 games, Teuvo Teravainen has proven himself as an important offensive option for Chicago. He has seven points (three goals and four assists).
- In eight games played this season, Petr Mrazek (3-5-0) has given up 24 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 13 points make him a pivotal offensive option for San Jose. He has recorded five goals and eight assists in 11 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a top offensive contributor for San Jose with 10 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added four assists in 11 games.
- William Eklund has eight points so far, including two goals and six assists.
- Vitek Vanecek is 1-4-0 in six games this season, conceding 20 goals (3.6 goals against average) with 145 saves and an .879 save percentage (47th in the league).
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Alec Martinez: Out (Lower Body),
Joey Anderson: Questionable (Illness),
Arvid Soderblom: Questionable (Illness)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Lucas Carlsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Macklin Celebrini: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Upper Body)
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Blackhawks' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
10/25/2024 | Predators | L 3-2 | Home |
10/26/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away |
10/28/2024 | Avalanche | W 5-2 | Away |
10/31/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
11/2/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
11/3/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
11/6/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
10/26/2024 | Golden Knights | L 7-3 | Away |
10/28/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 5-4 | Away |
10/29/2024 | Kings | W 4-2 | Home |
10/31/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
11/2/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
11/5/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
11/7/2024 | Wild | - | Home |