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The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Chicago Blackhawks Friday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Frank Nazar is set to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup for a road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has been out since Dec. 20.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are still working their way out of a rebuild. But after going toe-to-toe with two of the NHL's best, they'll look to keep it going when they host the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday.
Blackhawks blank Jets in emotional return. Knight shines, silencing Toews' homecoming and sealing a 2-0 victory.
Chicago went toe-to-toe with two of the league's best teams on consecutive nights and can take a positive feeling out of the experience.