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Blackhawks host the Jets after Nazar's 2-goal game

Winnipeg Jets (31-30-12, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-13, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Winnipeg Jets after Frank Nazar's two-goal game against the New Jersey Devils in the Blackhawks' 5-3 loss.

Chicago is 27-34-13 overall with an 11-7-6 record in Central Division play. The Blackhawks have a -50 scoring differential, with 189 total goals scored and 239 conceded.

Winnipeg is 31-30-12 overall with a 10-8-4 record against the Central Division. The Jets have a 28-9-8 record when scoring three or more goals.

The matchup Tuesday is the fourth meeting between these teams this season. The Jets won 3-2 in overtime in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has 30 goals and 37 assists for the Blackhawks. Nazar has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Mark Scheifele has 34 goals and 55 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has scored five goals and added seven assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-5-2, averaging two goals, 3.4 assists, four penalties and 9.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Jets: 5-3-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.7 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: Shea Weber: out for season (ankle), Artyom Levshunov: day to day (hand), Andrew Mangiapane: out (undisclosed), Oliver Moore: out (lower body), Matt Grzelcyk: out (upper-body).

Jets: Nino Niederreiter: out (lower body), Morgan Barron: day to day (concussion), Vladislav Namestnikov: out (lower body), Colin Miller: out (knee).

Regular Season Series

WPG leads series 2-1

Statistics

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3.03 Goals Against Average 3.23
28.0 Shots Against per Game 30.4
78.3 Penalty Kill Percentage 84.2
44 Power Play Goals Against 35
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.84 Goals For per Game 2.55
26.3 Shots per Game 24.6
35 Power Play Goals 38
17.2 Power Play Percentage 17.8
6 Short Handed Goals 5
578 Penalty Minutes 682
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Matt Grzelcyk, D Day-To-Day Mar 30
Andrew Mangiapane, LW Day-To-Day Mar 30
Artyom Levshunov, D Out Mar 29
Oliver Moore, C Out Mar 9
Ryan Ellis, D Injured Reserve Jan 8
Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg Jets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Morgan Barron, C Out Mar 28
Colin Miller, D Injured Reserve Mar 10
Nino Niederreiter, RW Injured Reserve Feb 28
Vladislav Namestnikov, C Out Feb 28

Game Information

United Center

Location: Chicago, IL
Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 49 14 108 10
Dallas 44 18 100 12
Minnesota 41 21 94 12
Utah 38 30 82 6
Nashville 34 31 77 9
Winnipeg 31 30 74 12
St. Louis 31 30 73 11
Chicago 27 34 67 13
Full Standings
Jets Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ PIT L 5-4 SO
@ NYR W 3-2 SO
vs VGK W 4-1
vs COL L 3-2
@ COL W 4-2
Blackhawks Last 5
Date OPP Result
vs NSH L 3-2 OT
@ NYI W 4-3
@ PHI L 5-1
@ NYR L 6-1
@ NJ L 5-3