The Chicago Blackhawks, who lost to the Blue Jackets 5-2 in their previous meeting, will need to win this one. In this game, Chicago was given four penalty minutes. Additionally, they had three chances to score with extra players on the ice, but they were unsuccessful. In the loss, the Blackhawks’ offensive performance left much to be desired. They scored on two of the twenty-eight shots they attempted during the match.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have scored 124 goals this season—tied for 32nd most in hockey—while allowing 217 goals against. They have scored 35 points this season, good for a points percentage of.287. Chicago has a 12.99% percentage after accounting for 177 power play opportunities and scoring 23 goals during those advantages. The Blackhawks have given up 177 goals while scoring 101 when they are operating at even strength. Chicago has attempted 1,609 shots and has a 7.7% shooting percentage. The Blackhawks have a save percentage of.891 after having been the target of 1,985 shots thus far. Opponents of the Chicago Blackhawks have 178 power play opportunities (tied for 23rd in the league) and have scored 40 goals on those opportunities.
Petr Mrazek will be the goalie for this match. During his NHL career, Mrazek has participated in 376 games. He has played in 346 games as a starter and has a record of 163-147-38. Throughout his professional career, opponents have scored 979 goals against Mrazek, and his average goals against per game is 2.79. Mrazek has recorded 9,579 total saves while facing 10,558 shots. With 21,044 minutes in the crease, his save percentage is.907. Mrazek has made 176 quality starts in his professional career, yielding a quality start rate of.509.
The Avalanche lost their game against the Predators 5-1 when they last played on the ice. Colorado faced the Predators. Out of their 26 attempts on goal, the Avalanche managed to score just one goal. In this game, they had one opportunity to use the power play, but they were unable to score.
The Colorado Avalanche have 225 goals, 79 points, and a.637 points percentage on the season. They have given up 193 goals, which are the result of 153 goals scored at even strength and 40 goals scored when they had fewer players on the ice. The Avalanche are third in hockey with 52 goals scored on the power play and 173 goals scored at even strength. With 217 power play opportunities recorded, their power play rate stands at 23.96%. Colorado has attempted 1,977 shots (ranked fourth in the league), giving up 1,829 shots to their opponents, and amassing a shot percentage of 11.38%. With 204 power play opportunities against them, they have amassed an 80.39% penalty kill rate, and their save percentage is 89.4%.
Alexandar Georgiev is across the ice, guarding the net. He has given up 641 goals overall, with the opposition scoring 2.82 goals per game on average. Georgiev has completed 121 quality starting assignments during his career, yielding a quality start rate of 53.1%. Having started in 228 games, he has played 13,632 minutes. Georgiev has played in goal for 241 games and has a career record of 129-79-20. With 6,421 saves against 7,062 shots attempted, he has a.909 save percentage.
