The Chicago Blackhawks (0.70 nERD) are packing their bags and taking a trip. They'll be first visiting Western Canada, visiting the Calgary Flames (-0.02), the Edmonton Oilers (-0.82), and the Vancouver Canucks (-0.19) before flying to Colorado to meet the Avalanche (0.03) then heading to Southern California for back-to-back dates with the Los Angeles Kings (0.43) and San Jose Sharks (0.32).
On their 10-day trip, they will be flying over 5,200 miles, crossing three time zones. Like most teams, the Blackhawks perform better at home than on the road.
| Splits | Record | Goals/Gm | Goals Against/Gm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7-3-1 | 2.73 | 1.55 |
| Road | 3-4-0 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
Travel and long road trips can wear on teams. While none of the Blackhawk stars should be avoided, managers should be aware that players may see a dip in production over the next two weeks.