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Scouting report: Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles

Scouting report

Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Staples Center

TV: NBCSCH • Radio: WGN 720-AM

The skinny: Los Angeles is 3-1-1 in its last five games with those victories coming over San Jose, Anaheim and Calgary. … The Kings have defeated the Blackhawks in both meetings this season, including 6-3 victory March 2 at Staples Center. The Hawks took two penalties in the first three minutes and were behind 3-1 after one period. The Hawks did end up tying it in the second period, but the Kings responded with 3 unanswered goals. … The Kings are led by Anze Kopitar (21G, 35A) and Dustin Brown (21G, 27A). Defenseman Drew Doughty has a career-worst minus-30 rating. It is also second worst in the NHL this season.

Next: Winnipeg Jets, 7:30 p.m. Monday at United Center

- John Dietz

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