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Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch for Blackhawks' tilt with Senators

Brent Seabrook won't be playing Tuesday night when the Blackhawks take on the Ottawa Senators.

The veteran defenseman is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game, per Mark Lazerus of the Sun-Times.

While Seabrook, who wears an "A" for the Blackhawks, played a crucial role on three Stanley Cup teams, his production has dipped dramatically recently. Halfway through the 2017-18 campaign, he has just 11 points. His previous career low in a full season is 24, which happened more than a decade ago.

Fans have been quick to criticize the 32-year-old — who's under contract through the 2023-24 season — during a campaign in which the Blackhawks are currently on the outside looking in of the Western Conference playoff picture.