Landon Slaggert’s offensive game isn’t all that nuanced. To the Chicago Blackhawks forward, scoring goals is pretty much black-and-white. Or, better yet, blue. “Just getting to the blue paint,” he said hours before he was set to make his NHL season debut Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Connor Bedard’s sharp angle shot from the right corner of the offensive zone knotted the score, and Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave the visitors a 2-1 lead on his snap shot from atop the left faceoff circle with 1:46 left in the period.

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night which is pathetic when you factor in that Chicago is just 1 point off the worst

First Period_1, Tampa Bay, Point 28 (Kucherov, Guentzel), 3:34. Second Period_2, Chicago, Bedard 14 (Foligno, Jones), 10:19 (pp). 3, Chicago, Slaggert 1 (Reichel), 18:14.

After a brutal schedule of games in the month of January, the Lightning are back home at Amalie Arena for the foreseeable future ahead of the 4 Nations break. They'll open their five-game homestand with a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks who they faced just last week.

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Tampa Bay vs Chicago, which will take place on January 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

First Period_1, Tampa Bay, Point 28 (Kucherov, Guentzel), 3:34. Penalties_Chicago bench, served by Donato (Roughing), 12:42; Jones, CHI (Roughing), 12:42; Eyssimont ...

The offseason has not deviated from the typical tinkering and cash saving maneuvers. Indeed, the almighty dollar is always on the front burner with the front office.

First Period_1, Tampa Bay, Chaffee 9 (Kucherov, Point), 10:59 (pp). 2, Chicago, Dach 1 (Crevier, Donato), 16:29. 3, Chicago, Nazar 2 (Bedard), 18:47. Second Period_4 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in a non-conference matchup. Florida has a 14-9-2 record at home and a 30-19-3 record overall. The Panthers have gone 14-6-0 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

No. 2 Michigan State allowed two goals in the third period in a 4-2 loss against No. 11 Ohio State on Thursday at Value City Arena.