Here are Three Things to Watch when the Blackhawks host the Vegas Golden Knights Friday night on NBC Sports Chicago and streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with an hour-long edition of Blackhawks Pregame Live.
1. The start of a stretch of home games.
After enduring a six-game road trip that finished with a 2-3-1 record, the Blackhawks return to the United Center. Friday's game against Vegas is a tough test, but it's also the start of a run of eight of nine games that will be played at the UC.