While the World Cup of Hockey ended the moratorium fans were going through with regard to the sport, we still waited for the return of NHL hockey. Several teams have already started their preseason slates, and the Chicago Blackhawks are joining the party tonight.
The Blackhawks will host the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and be featured on Comcast SportsNet Plus and NHL Network.
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Now, if you’re tuning in to this game hoping to see the typical Blackhawks lineup, you’ll be disappointed. This is the first of six preseason games for the Blackhawks, which means they’ll be using a lot of their younger players.