Vegas Golden Knights (43-20-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights aim to keep their four-game win streak alive when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago has a 14-18-4 record at home and a 21-42-9 record overall. The Blackhawks have a 4-9-7 record in games decided by one goal.
Vegas is 43-20-8 overall and 16-13-5 in road games. The Golden Knights are fifth in league play with 241 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).
Friday's game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Golden Knights won the last meeting 7-5. Keegan Kolesar scored two goals in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Teuvo Teravainen has scored 15 goals with 41 assists for the Blackhawks. Ryan Donato has two goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.
Jack Eichel has 26 goals and 64 assists for the Golden Knights. Tomas Hertl has scored seven goals with four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.4 goals, four assists, 3.3 penalties and 12.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.
Golden Knights: 6-2-2, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.5 assists, 2.5 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Golden Knights: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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