Blackhawks game day

Hawks game day

New York Rangers at the United Center, 7:30 p.m.

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Radio: WGN 720-AM

What to watch: The last time these two teams met, the Blackhawks skated into Madison Square Garden and came away with a 4-2 victory that snapped their nine-game losing skid. This time, expect a much more focused and intense Rangers squad, particularly after their 4-1 loss this week to New Jersey, which dropped them to 5-3-2 since their loss to the Hawks.

Ray Emery makes his fourth consecutive start in goal for the Hawks, who look to shake off a bad loss in St. Louis on Tuesday.

Season series: Hawks lead 1-0

Next: Los Angeles Kings at the United Center, 7 p.m. Sunday

— Mike Spellman