The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks after securing a 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars in a shootout. The Penguins, with a record of 3-2-1, are performing moderately well in the Metropolitan Division, while the Blackhawks are struggling with a 1-5 record in the Central Division. Chicago has managed only one win at home and has not won any games where their opponents have fewer penalty minutes. Pittsburgh has a balanced road record and tends to win when scoring three or more goals. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. Both teams are dealing with injuries, including key players like Connor Bedard for the Blackhawks and Bryan Rust for the Penguins.
QUESTION: How might the absence of key players due to injuries impact the performance and strategies of both teams in this game?
Pittsburgh visits Chicago after shootout victory
