New York Islanders - Chicago Blackhawks

Stadium / Stadium: UBS Arena (New York)

Opposite Regions

New York Rangers (Position 15rd N.5-NP.0-NH.4-H.10 Term.36-58)

  They have to win ten (10) consecutive games. As long as I watch hockey it is a very long series, for a team like them. But what I want to emphasize is that the situation seems to be changing. And I will explain. The year started badly, as it had too many absences. And certainly psychologically affected players did not perform. From 8.11.21 to 25.11.21 the team seemed to be playing, just to play. From the home game against Pittsburgh onwards, however, their image has changed for the better. In this game they lost 0-1. They then drew two (2) in a row (with San Jose inside and Detroit out) and lost in extra time. They seem to be approaching their first victory and it may happen that they continue to improve. Absences have now been reduced as only Pulock R. (A.1pm / 12 assists), Cizikas C (E.2pm / 16pc) and are missing Nelson B. (E.15sm./9gol/2assist).

Chicago Blackhawks (Position 14th Div.N.4-NP.4-US.2-H.13 Term.51-73)

   They try to find rhythm, but find it difficult, due to their mediocre defense. Lately, the results are alternating into an easy defeat, a difficult but great victory. In the previous match they lost 3-2 in the same city, but this time by the Rangers. They came from a great double against Washington but they could not continue. Now they hope to get the double in a seat that is not doing badly lately. Also absent tonight are Stillman R. (A.12 assists / 2 assists), Johnston R. (E.1 assists), Entwistle M. (E.12 assists / 2 goals / 1 assist), Khaira J. (E.16 assists / 2 assists) ), McCabe J. (E.22 pp. / 1gol / 2 assists), Murphy C. (A.22pc.1gol / 2assist) and Johnson T. (E.8pm / 1gol / 2assist). 

  Most would not touch the game, or play Chicago. But I think it's the right time to win psychology and it's very important to happen now, because if it's too late the situation might get worse later. Chicago is a good team but away from home it does not perform very well. Ace of risk.