Chicago Blackhawks netminder Arvid Soderblom will be back between the pipes for a home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. The 24-year-old has been alternating starts with veteran Petr Mrazek and that pattern continues on Friday. Soderblom enters this one sporting a tough 3.88 goals-against average and an .879 save percentage across 25 outings (23 starts) on the season, going a disastrous 4-18-1 in that time. Furthermore, his -18.16 goals saved above average is the worst mark in the league among 68 qualified netminders, according to Hockey Reference. The Blackhawks sit second-last in the NHL with an 18-43-5 record while the Kings could move two points ahead of the Golden Knights for third place in the Pacific Division with a victory.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will step into the crease for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The Swedish netminder will make only his second start of the month. Soderblom is currently in the midst of a horrible 11-game losing streak. He's managed to win just two decisions all season, going 2-16-1 with a 4.01 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. It's been a nightmare of a season for Soderblom, and things likely won't improve on Wednesday either, with the Flyers considered massive favorites for the contest.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will start in Sunday's matchup against the Devils. He gets the nod for the fifth time this season as Chicago completes a back-to-back. Petr Mrazek carried the team to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday, making 38 saves. Mrazek has been the more successful Blackhawks goalie this season, with Soderblom going 1-3-0 so far. He started the year strongly but has struggled in his most recent outings, posting a 4.19 goals-against average for the season with a .868 save percentage. He gets a tough challenge on Sunday against a team that is among the top-scoring sides in the league, but New Jersey won't have Nico Hischier (upper body) and Jack Hughes (upper body) available, which significantly boosts Chicago's chances in the matchup.
