After an encouraging defensive effort by the Blackhawks in a 2-1 win over the Stars on Saturday, Chicago takes on a confident Coyotes team filled with former Blackhawks. In their most recent matchup on Oct. 18, the Coyotes won 4-1 at the United Center.
In their last nine games the Coyotes have gone 8-1-0, which has vaulted them up the Western Conference Wild Card race and only trail the Minnesota Wild by one point.
Throughout the season, the Coyotes have faced constant adversity due to injuries, both minor and serious.