Blackhawks visit the Blues after Donato’s 2-goal performance

Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-6, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (24-26-5, in the Central Division)

St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -250, Blackhawks +203; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the St. Louis Blues after Ryan Donato’s two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Blackhawks’ 6-2 win.

St. Louis is 24-26-5 overall with a 4-8-1 record in Central Division games. The Blues have a 20-4-1 record when scoring three or more goals.

Chicago is 5-10-2 against the Central Division and 17-31-6 overall. The Blackhawks have a 3-8-5 record in games decided by a goal.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Blues won 6-2 in the previous matchup. Cam Fowler led the Blues with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Holloway has 16 goals and 23 assists for the Blues. Jordan Kyrou has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Connor Bedard has 16 goals and 32 assists for the Blackhawks. Donato has scored five goals and added seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blues: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, 3.6 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Blackhawks: 3-3-4, averaging 3.1 goals, five assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blues: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.