March 17--TV/radio: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; CSN, WGN-AM 720.
Storylines: The jockeying for playoff position continues. The Blackhawks are third in the Central Division, five points behind the Predators and the Blues. The Islanders are second in the Metropolitan Division, five shy of the Rangers, whom the Hawks will face Wednesday. Former Hawk Nick Leddy is expected to travel with the Islanders but isn't expected to play.
Trending: The Islanders have been outscored 7-3 during their three-game losing streak and have lost four in a row at home. John Tavares (33 goals, 39 assists) has been held without a point for three consecutive games, his longest drought of the season. The Hawks are 6-2 in their last eight games.
