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United Center Showdown: Chicago Blackhawks Face Off Against Calgary Flames

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host the Calgary Flames at the United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Blackhawks have shown a mix of outcomes in their last few games, which provides a nuanced picture of what to expect in the upcoming matchup.


Dec 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) celebrates with left wing Lukas Reichel (27) after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Arizona Coyotes, the Blackhawks secured a 2-0 victory. This win was characterized by strong defensive play and goaltending, with Chicago not allowing any goals and winning 70 percent of faceoffs. Their shooting percentage stood at 6 percent, indicating room for improvement on offense but solid defense.


However, this victory followed a loss against Tampa Bay Lightning where they managed only one goal despite having five powerplay opportunities. The team's shooting percentage dipped to around 4 percent in that game, and they lost despite winning over half of their faceoffs.


Another concerning performance came against San Jose Sharks where Chicago suffered a defeat with five goals against them. The goaltending struggled with an 82 percent save rate and even strength play was particularly challenging as all five goals were conceded during such situations.


These mixed results show that while there is potential for strong defensive play from the Blackhawks – especially in terms of faceoff wins – there is also inconsistency that could be exploited by Calgary Flames' offense.


The United Center has been known to provide an energetic atmosphere that can boost home team performances; however, it will be up to the players to harness this energy effectively. Fans should look out for how well Chicago can capitalize on powerplays and whether they can maintain solid defense without conceding easy goals.


The upcoming game is scheduled for January 9th at United Center in Chicago. Fans looking forward to catching all the action live can tune into ESPN+ nationally or NBCS-CHI locally on channel 665 for television broadcasts or follow along internationally on SNW.

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