The Chicago Blackhawks' anemic offense meets a San Jose Sharks team that's been scoring well at home, but both teams are dealing with injuries that could hinder their scoring chances. The Blackhawks, averaging just 2.56 goals per game, have lost key players to injury, including Andrew Mangiapane and Matt Grzelcyk. San Jose, meanwhile, has been more productive with 3.05 goals per game at home, but they'll be without Logan Couture, who's on IR, and Ryan Reaves.
The Sharks' power play, operating at 20.7%, could prove pivotal against a Blackhawks team that's struggled to kill penalties on the road. Chicago's 83.8% penalty kill at home pales in comparison to San Jose's 77.9% mark. With San Jose favored by -1.5 and the total sitting at 6.5, consider making your pick or joining the discussion on StreakChat to see if the Sharks can capitalize on their home advantage and offensive depth.