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Series: Hawks 4-0.
Last meeting: Hawks won 5-2 on Jan.10 at United Center.
Probable goaltenders: Hawks, Corey Crawford, 18-14-5, 2.99 goals-against average, Jackets, Steve Mason, 7-20-2, 3.40.
Team comparison
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Averages per game (NHL rank)
| HAWKS (30-21-7) | CATEGORY | JACKETS(17-34-6) |
| 3.03 (5) | Goals for | 2.28 (28) |
| 2.98 (26) | Goals against | 3.18 (29) |
| 16.8 (18) | Power-play pct. | 16.2 (21) |
| 78.7 (26) | Penalty-kill pct. | 75.3 (30) |
Statistics through Thursday
Storyline: Fresh off ending nine-game losing skid, Hawks are seeking first back-to-back victories since Jan. 18 and 20. The Blue Jackets are juicy target, with Hawks scoring 20 goals in four meetings this season. Rick Nash, subject of trade deadline rumors galore, leads Columbus with 18 goals and 39 points.