Arena: United Center
Time: Friday, 05 February, 2010 at 8:30 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

Last 10 matches: Phoenix 8-2-0; Chicago 6-4-0
Shane Doan is the Coyotes’ last remaining link to their Winnipeg days, and with the franchise’s first playoff berth in eight years within reach, the veteran winger is playing like he’s excited to be on the ice in May again, tallying 15 points in his last nine games. … In Chicago, Andrew Ladd has been pitching in his part among the Hawks’ typical young guns with four points in his last four games. The Coyotes are facing a major challenge in the Blackhawks as they look to continue moving up the Western Conference standings.
The Coyotes have taken the only matchup so far this season, a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks at Jobing.com Arena on Nov. 5.
Chicago’s Antti Niemi has been battling illness this week, and while the Hawks have said Huet will get the start, Niemi is expected to be available Friday. … Phoenix is without Scottie Upshall indefinitely after the winger suffered a knee injury last week. We will post information about results of this match, as soon as posible.. stay tuned.