1* play on the Chicago Blackhawks...

The defending Stanley Cup champs snapped a three game losing skid with a home win over Toronto on Monday, and I expect to see Chicago string together a few more wins. The Hawks will play their next game on the road at New York, and the Rangers are a little banged up. My money is on the visitors at MSG Wednesday Night.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Special Teams - The Rangers are brutal on special teams, ranking near the bottom of the league both on the power-play as well as the penalty kill. They will have their hands full trying to stop a Blackhawks power-play unit that ranks 5th in the NHL, and tallied four goals on the man-advantage in Monday's win over Toronto.

2. Patrick Kane - The 27 year old leads the NHL in scoring with 82 points, and he had a goal and four assists on Monday night. He has nine point in seven games in February, and he's particularly dangerous in shootouts, should this game go the distance.

3. X-Factor - The Blackhawks are 20-8 in their last 28 overall, and 9-3 in their last 12 road games.

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