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Chicago Blackhawks Eyeing a Royal Upset Against Los Angeles Kings

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from their recent victory. The Blackhawks are coming off a strong performance against the Calgary Flames, where they secured a 3-1 win at home. This victory was characterized by an impressive goaltending display that saw 38 saves and a save percentage of one hundred percent, alongside an eleven percent shooting accuracy.


Mar 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) skates with the puck during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been challenging for Chicago; in their previous away game against the Ottawa Senators, they were unable to find the back of the net despite firing nineteen shots and ended up losing with two goals conceded. Their faceoff win percentage stood at thirty-nine percent in both games – an area that could use improvement.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption on enemy ice after this mixed bag of results. The Blackhawks will need to capitalize on powerplay opportunities as they did against Calgary and tighten up defensively to avoid repeating mistakes made in Ottawa.


Mar 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (78) reacts after scoring a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can expect a battle of wills as both teams vie for dominance. With strategic gameplay and robust defense being crucial factors, it's set to be an engaging match-up between these two teams.


The game is scheduled for April 19th at 02:30 AM UTC at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into NBCS-CHI or BSW for television broadcasts.


Mar 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Andreas Athanasiou (89) fights for the puck against Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) and defenseman Drew Doughty (8) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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