Chicago Blackhawks (8-17-2, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (14-11-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -253, Blackhawks +204; over/under is 6
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks look to break their five-game skid with a win over the New York Rangers.
New York has a 14-11-1 record overall and a 7-6-1 record in home games. The Rangers have gone 5-2-1 in games decided by a goal.
Chicago has an 8-17-2 record overall and a 4-9-2 record in road games. The Blackhawks are 5-7-2 in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
Monday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has 22 assists for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin has five goals and five assists over the last 10 games.
Ryan Donato has 10 goals and five assists for the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has scored three goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 3-7-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.3 assists, four penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.2 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
INJURIES: Rangers: 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.
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