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Lightning-Blackhawks preview, 7:30 Friday, Amalie Arena

 
Published Feb. 27, 2015

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks

When/where: 7:30, Amalie Arena

TV/radio: Sun Sports; 970-AM

Key stats: The Blackhawks have been dealt a crushing blow with leading scorer Patrick Kane expected to miss 12 weeks after surgery this week to repair a fractured left clavicle. … Chicago had lost three straight before a 3-2 shootout victory over the Panthers on Tuesday. … The Blackhawks entered Friday's game against the Panthers in Sunrise 14-11-3 since Dec. 21. … Lightning G Ben Bishop, expected to start, is 2-1-1 with a 3.49 goals-against average in four career starts against Chicago. … LW Ondrej Palat has three goals in his past two games.