The Blackhawks welcome the Blue Jackets Friday to the United Center for the first of a four game homestead. Both teams enter the matchup with multi-game point streaks.
After a 3-2 shootout win over the Florida Panthers Thursday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-3) are temporarily in first place in the Central Division and riding a six-game point streak. Goaltending continues to be a strength for the Jackets as Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves on 35 shots Thursday and Joonas Korpisalo has a .