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Slaggert will slot in for Andre Burakovsky, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Slaggert is yet to register a point through five games this season.

The Blackhawks are firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 14-3 during a three-game winning streak, and will turn to Knight to tend the twine on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Knight was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving all 33 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames, recording his first shutout of the season. The 24-year-old netminder has an excellent 2.33 GAA and .926 SV% through 11 games this season (6-3-2). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as +133 home underdogs against a Devils team that leads the Eastern Conference with 23 points (11-4-1).

Slaggert averaged 12:18 time-on-ice and scored six points (2G / 4A) in 33 games with the Blackhawks last season. If Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) in unable to play, expect Slaggert to draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

The Blackhawks are firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 14-3 during a three-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Knight to tend the twine on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Knight was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving all 33 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames, recording his first shutout of the season. The 24-year-old netminder has an excellent 2.33 GAA and .926 SV% through 11 games this season (6-3-2). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as +133 home underdogs against a Devils team that leads the Eastern Conference with 23 points (11-4-1).

Nazar exited Friday's 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames in the first period after only 3:19 time-on-ice, did not play on Sunday, and will miss at least one more game as he continues his recovery from a mid-body injury. The 21-year-old Nazar has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 15 games this season.

The 6-5-3 Blackhawks will turn to Knight on Friday when they visit the Calgary Flames. Knight was outstanding in his most recent game, saving 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old goalie boasts a solid 2.56 GAA and .919 SV% through 10 games this season (5-3-2). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Flames team averaging only 2.4 goals per game through 15 contests (4-9-2).

Smith has missed one game since being injured on November 1st, and will miss at least one more before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old Smith has three goals in 13 games this season.

The 6-5-3 Blackhawks will likely turn to Knight on Friday when they visit the Calgary Flames. Knight was outstanding in his most recent game, saving 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old goalie boasts a solid 2.56 GAA and .919 SV% through 10 games this season (5-3-2). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Flames team averaging only 2.4 goals per game through 15 contests (4-9-2).

Kane has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 17th, missing nine games, but will return to the lineup on Friday against the New York Rangers. The 36-year-old Kane was off to a hot start this season, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in five games. He is expected to return to the top powerplay unit and suit up at even strength on a line with Alex Debrincat and Marco Kasper.

Kane has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 17th, missing nine games, but appears to be nearing a return after returning to practice on Thursday. The 36-year-old Kane was off to a hot start this season, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in five games. Red Wings' head coach Todd McLellan said Kane could be an option on Friday against the New York Rangers.

Knight has lost consecutive starts (0-1-1) and hopes to return to the win column on Wednesday, tending the twine against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Knight has been solid in his first full season with the Blackhawks, posting a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in nine games (4-3-2). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Canucks team coming off a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators.

Knight has lost consecutive starts (0-1-1) and hopes to return to the win column on Wednesday, likely tending the twine against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Knight has been solid in his first full season with the Blackhawks, posting a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in nine games (4-3-2). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Canucks team coming off a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators.

Slaggert missed most of October due to a lower-body injury and, after five games with the Blackhawks, has been reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL). The 23-year-old Slaggert averaged 12:18 time-on-ice and scored six points (2G / 4A) in 33 games with the Blackhawks last season.

Spencer Knight has led the way between the pipes for the Blackhawks, but the team will turn to Soderblom on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old Soderblom has been limited to only three games this season (1-1-0), and has shown inconsistencies when called upon, posting a 3.01 GAA and .888 SV%. The 5-4-3 Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a 5-2-4 Kraken team riding a two-game losing skid (0-0-2)