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The struggling Chicago Blackhawks will look to their young superstar to try to and get them a win on Friday night, as Connor Bedard and company get set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
There was a time earlier in the season that many thought the Blackhawks could be a contender for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. With Bedard lighting up the scoreboard and Spencer Knight playing extremely well between the pipes, there was a growing sense of excitement in the Windy City.
However, that all changed when Bedard went down with a shoulder injury that knocked him out for an extended period of time. Chicago stumbled without their star player, falling further down the conference standings.
After beating the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the Hawks are sixth in the Central Division, four points back of the last Wild Card spot in the West.
On the other side, the Lightning have managed to overcome their share of adversity. Despite numerous players suffering injuries, including Brayden Point and captain Victor Hedman, the team has kept up with the best in the Eastern Conference. With wins in 13 of its past 14 games, Tampa sits second in the Atlantic Division behind with the Detroit Red Wings.
NHL HOCKEY
Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7)
When: Friday, January 23
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: United Center (Chicago, Ill.)
Channel: ESPN