Sat Nov 02 19:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Blackhawks Head to LA for Back-to-Back Against Kings
The Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena in the first of a two-game set in Southern California. Fans can catch the action on CHSN or listen live on WGN Radio.
The Blackhawks enter the matchup with momentum, having earned points in five of their last seven road games. Key players to watch for include Taylor Hall, who has been on fire against Los Angeles with nine points in his last eight games, and Tyler Bertuzzi, who has six points in his last six contests against the Kings. Goaltender Petr Mrazek boasts a strong record against the Kings, with a 3-3-1 record, 1.92 goals-against average, and one shutout in eight career games against the team.
The Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, where Connor Murphy recorded two assists, Ryan Donato scored his sixth goal of the season, and Tyler Bertuzzi also found the back of the net.
Murphy, who now has assists in back-to-back games, continues to be a force on the defensive side with six assists in his last six games. Donato is riding a hot streak with goals in his last three games and four of his last five.
Captain Nick Foligno leads the Blackhawks in hits with 38 in 11 games this season.
The Blackhawks will be looking to continue their recent success on the road and get a win in the first game of their back-to-back against the Kings.
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