NHL action on Friday features a matchup in Chicago, Illinois between the Vancouver Canucks (1-2) and Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) at United Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Canucks vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Canucks

Quinn Hughes was among Vancouver’s leading contributors a season ago, recording 77 points. He averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 8.3%.
Brock Boeser had 25 goals and 25 assists for Vancouver last season, totaling 50 points (0.6 per game).
With 48 points in 82 games last season (28 goals and 20 assists), Jake DeBrusk was a key cog in the Vancouver’s offensive efforts.
Last season for Vancouver, Kevin Lankinen (25-15-10) recorded a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .902.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has recorded two goals and four assists in five games for Chicago, good for six points.
Teuvo Teravainen has collected six points this season, with one goal and five assists.
Frank Nazar has posted two goals on the season, adding four assists.
Spencer Knight is 1-2-0 on the season, giving up seven goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 81 saves with a .920 save percentage (21st in the league).
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Canucks

Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),

Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),

Teddy Blueger: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),

Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),

Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),

Jett Woo: Out (Upper Body)

Blackhawks

Joey Anderson: Out (Lower Body),

Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),

Shea Weber: Out (Ankle),

Landon Slaggert: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

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