Time: Tuesday, 22 December, 2009 at 8:00 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

Last 10 matches: San Jose 5-2-3; Chicago 7-2-1.
This is the third of four meetings between the teams this season. The Blackhawks have taken the first two games a 4-3 overtime win in Chicago on Nov. 15 before a 7-2 thrashing at HP Pavilion just 10 nights later. First place in the Western Conference is on the line in this one following the Sharks’ 4-2 win against the Dallas Stars on Monday. It also is a chance for San Jose to avenge the first two meetings between these powerhouses this season.
Sharks forward Brad Staubitz (face) is awaiting clearance from doctors to return to action, while Jody Shelley (hand) is day-to-day. … Blackhawks forward Adam Burish is out until at least March with a knee injury, while Dave Bolland (back) is out 12-16 weeks. Ben Eager (upper body) is day-to-day, as is defenseman Cam Barker (lower body).
Marleau’s pair of goals on Monday give him a team-leading 23 for the season, while Thornton notched his 49th point. … Huet has turned aside all 47 shots in his last two appearances and hasn’t allowed a goal in 141:21. Jonathan Toews has a four-game points streak. Highlights, live score and results will be available soon.. stay tuned.