What It Means:

Corey Crawford has started the last three games, including on Thursday, so the Blackhawks are turning to Darling on Friday. The backup netminder allowed four goals on 30 shots his last time out but has played well this month with a 2.12 goals against average and a .930 save percentage in 10 December starts.

Our models project Darling as the best goalie option of the night with 2.2 goals allowed, 26.7 saves, and a 52.0 percent chance of bringing home the win.