Blackhawks take losing streak into matchup with the Lightning

Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-5, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (26-19-3, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks enter the matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning as losers of three games in a row.

Tampa Bay has a 26-19-3 record overall and a 15-6-1 record in home games. The Lightning have allowed 135 goals while scoring 170 for a +35 scoring differential.

Chicago is 15-29-5 overall and 5-15-3 on the road. The Blackhawks have a 9-13-4 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Tuesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Lightning won the last matchup 4-3 in overtime.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brayden Point has 27 goals and 24 assists for the Lightning. Nikita Kucherov has six goals and 11 assists over the past 10 games.

Connor Bedard has 13 goals and 30 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has scored four goals with four assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 5-4-1, averaging three goals, 5.5 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Blackhawks: 2-5-3, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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