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OTTAWA SENATORS at CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Wednesday, 8 p.m.; United Center

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TV: Sportsnet, TVA.

Radio: TSN 1200 AM, 94,5, Unique FM

THE BIG MATCHUP

Patrick Kane vs. Mike Hoffman

Kane, who registered five points in the Blackhawks’ 8-2 win over the Senators on Jan. 9, has 307 goals and 500 assists in 800 career regular-season games. Hoffman, who continues to be on a hot name on trade deadline watch lists, has scored 16 goals and 23 assists.

FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME

Bracing for the unknown

With the trade deadline fast approaching, anything and everything is possible for two teams who won’t make the playoffs.

Looking for improvement

A series of costly turnovers – including major errors from Erik Karlsson and Mark Stone – burned the Senators badly in their 5-2 loss to Nashville on Monday.

Utilizing the opportunity

Max McCormick is making the most of his most recent recall, playing a spirited game and scoring against Nashville on Monday. The Senators placed Gabriel Dumont on waivers, meaning McCormick might stay a bit longer.