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Blackhawks game day

Phoenix Coyotes at the United Center, 7:30 p.m.

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Radio: WGN 720-AM

What to watch: The Coyotes are off to a solid start again under coach Dave Tippett at 12-7-3. Goalie Mike Smith is a big reason why with 11 wins and a .933 save percentage. The Phoenix penalty-killing is fourth in the NHL, but the power play is 28th. Corey Crawford beat the Coyotes 5-2 in Arizona last month and gets the start again.

Season series: Hawks lead 1-0.

Next: New York Islanders at the United Center, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

— Tim Sassone

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