It certainly was inevitable that the Chicago Blackhawks were not going through the season unblemished. That doesn't take anything away from what they have accomplished this year, and the quality of team they have assembled. They are a good team, playing at home with redemption for a 4-2 loss at Anaheim. I think we will see the best of this team tonight, which has been pretty lethal to opponents. They are catching the Ducks at the right time, losers of four straight where their offense has betrayed them. They've compiled just 5 goals in their last four games, and getting healthy vs. an elite, quality opponent on the road is not a good spot. The Ducks are just 3-7 in their last 10 here, and Chicago is putting a pasting on teams with a winning road record on home ice at 41-19 in their last 60. Go with Chicago.
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