Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight vs New Jersey
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Jake
February 25, 2022 (12:23)
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Kevin Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice this morning at practice. He will make his return for the Blackhawks tonight instead of Sunday against St. Louis.
Lankinen is 2-5-4 with a 3.41 GAA & .889 SV% in 11 starts this season. Lankinen stopped 25 of 29 shots back on Oct. 15 in the Hawks 4-3 OT loss to the Devils.
He's expected to face off against John Gillies for New Jersey, fans are expecting a high scoring game considering both goalies stats this season. Both goalies have the same save percentage at .889.