Apr 16, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz (8) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
NHL play on Wednesday features a matchup in Glendale, Arizona between the Chicago Blackhawks (25-40-11) and Arizona Coyotes (22-49-5) at Gila River Arena, starting at 10:00 PM ET. The Blackhawks are 14th in the Western Conference (61 points), and the Coyotes are 16th in the Western Conference (49 points).
How to Watch Arizona vs. Chicago
- Game Day: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: NBC Sports Networks
- Arena: Gila River Arena
- Live Stream on fuboTV:Start with a 7-day free trial!
Chicago and Arizona Stats
- The Blackhawks are 27th in the NHL in goals scored per game (2.6), and the Coyotes are 31st in goals conceded (3.8).
- On average, the Coyotes put up 2.4 goals in a game (32nd in league), and the Blackhawks give up 3.6 (26th).
- Chicago is 27th in the league in terms of goal differential, at -72.
- Arizona is -103 overall in terms of goals this season, 32nd in the league.
- On the power play, the Blackhawks have scored 46 goals (on 20.3% of opportunities, 18th in NHL), and short-handed the Coyotes have conceded 61 (killing off 73.5% of penalties, 32nd in league).
- The Coyotes have scored 26 power-play goals (on 13.8% of opportunities, 30th in NHL), and short-handed the Blackhawks have conceded 51 (killing off 75.5% of penalties, 25th in league).
Arizona Impact Players
- Clayton Keller has recorded 28 goals and 35 assists in 67 games for Arizona, good for 63 points.
- Nick Schmaltz has posted 52 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 23 goals and 29 assists.
- Phil Kessel is a top contributor on offense for Arizona with seven goals and 39 assists.
- Karel Vejmelka has an .899 save percentage (41st in the league), with 1399 total saves, conceding 158 goals (3.7 goals against average).
Coyotes Injuries:
Conor Timmins: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Lawson Crouse: Out (Hand),
Clayton Keller: Out For Season (Lower-body),
Antoine Roussel: Out (Lower Body),
Christian Fischer: Out (Lower-body),
Dmitrij Jaskin: Out (Undisclosed),
Jakob Chychrun: Out (Ankle),
Bryan Little: Out (Head)
Chicago Impact Players
- Patrick Kane is one of Chicago’s leading contributors (87 total points), having put up 25 goals and 62 assists.
- Alex DeBrincat is another of Chicago’s offensive options, contributing 73 points (39 goals, 34 assists) to the team.
- Seth Jones’ season total of 49 points has come from five goals and 44 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has conceded 95 goals (3.7 goals against average) and recorded 749 saves with an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Blackhawks Injuries:
MacKenzie Entwistle: Day To Day (Shoulder),
Jujhar Khaira: Out (Back),
Connor Murphy: Out (Concussion Protocol)
Blackhawks Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4/14/2022 |
Sharks |
W 5-4 |
Home |
+103 |
|
4/16/2022 |
Predators |
L 4-3 |
Away |
+240 |
|
4/18/2022 |
Flames |
L 5-2 |
Home |
+254 |
|
4/20/2022 |
Coyotes |
– |
Away |
-161 |
|
4/21/2022 |
Kings |
– |
Away |
– |
|
4/23/2022 |
Sharks |
– |
Away |
– |
|
4/25/2022 |
Flyers |
– |
Home |
– |
Coyotes Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4/14/2022 |
Canucks |
L 7-1 |
Away |
+248 |
|
4/16/2022 |
Flames |
L 9-1 |
Away |
+414 |
|
4/18/2022 |
Hurricanes |
L 5-3 |
Home |
+325 |
|
4/20/2022 |
Blackhawks |
– |
Home |
+137 |
|
4/22/2022 |
Capitals |
– |
Home |
– |
|
4/23/2022 |
Blues |
– |
Home |
– |
|
4/26/2022 |
Wild |
– |
Away |
– |
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George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism