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Blackhawks game day

San Jose Sharks at the United Center, 6 p.m.

TV: WGN

Radio: WGN 720-AM

What to watch: One of the hottest teams in the NHL, San Jose had lost only once in regulation in its last 14 games before playing Saturday at Columbus. Antti Niemi starts in goal. The Sharks will be without Martin Havlat (hamstring), Colin White (lower body) and Jim Vandermeer (hand).

Season series: Tied at 1-1

Next: Buffalo Sabres at the United Center, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

— Tim Sassone