Mrazek will be between the pipes for the fifth time over Chicago's last seven games. Across his last four starts, he's gone 2-2-0 with a 3.27 GAA and .903 save percentage. The Hurricanes will present a tough test Monday, as they're tied for sixth in the NHL with 3.30 goals per game.

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Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist to back a 35-save effort from Petr Mrazek and lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

The Colorado Avalanche created plenty, but Petr Mrazek made 36 saves to help the Chicago Blackhawks upset the Avs, 3-1, Wednesday night at United Center.

Doused by Flames

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven.

Yegor Sharangovich had a short-handed goal and an assist, and Rory Kerins had two assists in his NHL debut for the Flames (21-14-7), who have won three in a row and four of six. Dustin Wolf, who is 7-1-1 in his past nine starts, made 23 saves.

At the halfway point of the season, time to break down the season so far from top-line stars to budding prospects in Rockford and beyond.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Petr Mrazek for fantasy hockey. Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 35 of the 36 shots

The Calgary Flames begin their four-game road trip against the Chicago Blackhawks on tonight at the United Center, and the NHL odds have the Flames as -140 favorites. Calgary forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been on fire with 10 goals over his past 14 games, and my Flames vs. Blackhawks predictions expect this trend to continue.

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Petr Mrazek shutting down their superstars was a big key.