The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are playing live on the NBC NHL schedule on Sunday and the game is live from the United Center on the NBC Sports Live Extra website streaming online at 3:30 pm ET as the Original Six teams face off on the ice with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Zdeno Chara in action.
The Bruins come in after a loss against the St. Louis Bles and the team next plays against the Canucks at home after the matchup with the Blackhawks. The Bruins are fourth in the Atlantic and are trying to get back into things after a slow start this season. The team has dealt with injuries and some tough losses and now they have a matchup with one of the tougher teams in the west. These two know each other well and have won Cups over the past stretch of years.
The Bruins come in ranked in the top 10 in goals allowed per game, but they are 21st in scoring this season. The Blackhawks come into the game at third in the central division and they are coming in after a loss against the Colorado Avalanche. The team has the Panthers coming up with a game on Tuesday and they come in ranked at the top 10 in goals scored per game. The team is second in goals against and second in penalty kill percentage and they are in the top half of the league in power play percentage.
The Bruins have Patrice Bergeron leading the team in scoring and assists, while Brad Marchand comes in with 17 goals. The Blackhawks come in with Patrick Kane tops in scoring, goals and assists and he is playing at a high level right now.
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