Blackhawks play the Avalanche on losing streak

Colorado Avalanche (45-26-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-9, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to stop a three-game slide when they take on the Colorado Avalanche.

Chicago is 6-14-4 against the Central Division and 21-44-9 overall. The Blackhawks have an 11-20-6 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Colorado has an 11-11-2 record in Central Division play and a 45-26-4 record overall. The Avalanche have gone 41-6-0 in games they score three or more goals.

Wednesday’s game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. The Avalanche won 3-0 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Donato has scored 29 goals with 30 assists for the Blackhawks. Teuvo Teravainen has six assists over the past 10 games.

Nathan MacKinnon has 30 goals and 80 assists for the Avalanche. Cale Makar has scored four goals and added six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 1-9-0, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.1 assists, 2.9 penalties and 10.5 penalty minutes while giving up four goals per game.

Avalanche: 6-2-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.4 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Avalanche: None listed.

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