The Boston Bruins (27-19-2) take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) during Saturday’s NHL slate, starting at 8 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Bruins are seventh (with 56 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 12th (45 points) in the Western Conference.

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Bruins vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Bruins

David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s leading contributors this season with 56 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.2%.
Morgan Geekie is another of Boston’s important contributors currently with 42 total points (25 goals and 17 assists) to his name.
On 71 shots (for 14 goals) and 19 assists, Pavel Zacha has created 33 points this season.
As Boston’s top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 19 wins and 11 losses this season while giving up 90 goals with 856 saves.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has totaled 45 points (1.3 per game) for Chicago, with 19 goals and 26 assists in 34 games (playing 19:49 per game).
Tyler Bertuzzi is a key piece of the offense for Chicago with 37 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 13 assists in 44 games.
Andre Burakovsky has earned 10 goals on the season, adding 19 assists.
Spencer Knight is 13-13-6 in 32 games this season, conceding 83 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 841 saves and a .910 save percentage (15th in the league).
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Bruins

Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle),

Andrew Peeke: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Hampus Lindholm: Out (Undisclosed)

Blackhawks

Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),

Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),

Sam Lafferty: Day-To-Day (Illness),

Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)

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