Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators: Tonight's Game Night Lineup & Injury Update
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Chicago Blackhawks Announce Changes To Lineup Ahead of United Center Matchup vs Nashville on Friday Night
Starting goaltender for the Blackhawks
Goaltender Petr Mrazek will start in goal tonight, originally the Blackhawks' #1 goaltender, but with a 8-18 record on the season, Arvid Soderblom, 7 (wins) 12 (losses) stole the reigns of the starting netminder.
Crucial injury update on Jason Dickinson removes him from lineup for the foreseeable future
Jason Dickinson will not be playing after his disturbing scene at the United Center
and requires a few weeks to heal.
and requires a few weeks to heal.
This means he will also miss some time after the 4 Nations break, 'weeks' said Anders Sorensen. Meaning Blackhawks fans can only expect to see Dickinson back in the lineup mid-March.
Dickinson's replacement
In place of Dickinson, Philipp Kurashev will be making his return to the lineup. This is a great opportunity for him to prove himself.
Nolan Allan will not be playing tonight as he is deemed a 'healthy scratch'. The team is experimenting, and for tonight, he'll have a warm, comfy seat in the press box.
The Blackhawks are trying to build up and get a win, in search for their first since January 28.
The Nashville Predators, are also in search for their first win since January 23.
As favorites in this game, the Predators come in with a betting line of -202 and a total of 6 goals set for the over/under.
The game will air live on ESPN+, with extra streaming options via Fubo if you are not permitted to watch it regionally.
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