Blackhawks host the Utah Hockey Club after Donato's hat trick
Utah Hockey Club (32-29-12, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-43-9, in the Central Division)
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Utah Hockey Club after Ryan Donato recorded a hat trick in the Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Chicago is 21-43-9 overall with a 6-13-4 record in Central Division games. The Blackhawks have an 11-20-6 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent.
Utah has a 9-8-3 record in Central Division games and a 32-29-12 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club are 10th in the league with 275 total penalties (averaging 3.8 per game).
The matchup Sunday is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime in the last meeting.
TOP PERFORMERS: Donato has 28 goals and 30 assists for the Blackhawks. Ilya Mikheyev has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
Dylan Guenther has 26 goals and 24 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Logan Cooley has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 1-8-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.2 assists, 3.1 penalties and 11.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
Utah Hockey Club: 4-4-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Utah Hockey Club: None listed.
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