NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks (17-33-7) vs. Utah Hockey Club (25-24-9)

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Team Overview

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Record: 17-33-7
  • Recent Performance: The Blackhawks are currently on a three-game losing streak and have lost six of their last seven games. Despite a challenging season, they have some promising young talent.
  • Key Players:
    • Connor Bedard: The first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Bedard leads the team in scoring with 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists).
    • Teuvo Teravainen: Recently returned to the Blackhawks, Teravainen has 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) and has goals in two of his last three games.
    • Ryan Donato: Has 19 goals and 19 assists this season.
  • Goaltending: Petr Mrazek is expected to start in goal. He has a record of 10-19-2 with a 3.33 goals-against average (GAA) and a .894 save percentage (SV%).
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Utah Hockey Club

  • Record: 25-24-9
  • Recent Performance: The Utah Hockey Club has won four of its last six games and each of its last two at home. They are coming off a 2-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks1.
  • Key Players:
    • Clayton Keller: Leads the team with 63 points (20 goals, 43 assists) and has points in four straight games.
    • Logan Cooley: Scored his 16th goal of the season in his return from injury and has been a key player for Utah.
    • Dylan Guenther: Has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
  • Goaltending: Karel Vejmelka is expected to start in goal. He has a record of 14-15-4 with a 2.52 GAA and a .909 SV%.

Head-to-Head

  • Previous Meeting: The Utah Hockey Club won the last matchup 5-2 on October 8, 2024, which was Utah’s first-ever game.
  • Series Record: Utah leads the series 1-0 all-time against Chicago.

Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Broadcast: SEG+, UtahHC+, Utah 16 | RADIO: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App

Players to Watch

Blackhawks

  • Connor Bedard: As the team’s leading scorer, Bedard will be a key player to watch.
  • Teuvo Teravainen: With his recent form, Teravainen will be crucial for the Blackhawks.

Utah Hockey Club

  • Clayton Keller: Leading the team in points, Keller will be a significant threat.
  • Logan Cooley: After returning from injury, Cooley will be a player to keep an eye on.

Chicago Blackhawks                       6.5

Utah Hockey Club                            – 265

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