Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (19-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the New Jersey Devils after Tyler Bertuzzi scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders.
New Jersey has gone 8-6-3 in home games and 19-10-3 overall. The Devils have given up 85 goals while scoring 106 for a +21 scoring differential.
Chicago is 9-18-2 overall and 5-10-2 in road games. The Blackhawks have a -21 scoring differential, with 71 total goals scored and 92 given up.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 15 goals and 12 assists for the Devils. Jack Hughes has four goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.
Alex Vlasic has two goals and 12 assists for the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
INJURIES: Devils: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
