The Philadelphia Flyers are coming to Chicago on a roll after winning four of their last five games. The lone loss was their last time out on the road, a 5-4 overtime setback at Florida, and I think they'll find it though away from home tonight as well.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Desperate Blackhawks - Chicago is entering this contest on a tied season-high three-game slide after defeats against St. Louis, Dallas and Los Angeles. A match-up against a non-conference rival could be just what the doctor ordered as they've won five of their last six against teams from the East.

2. Philly's Schedule - The Flyers defeated Detroit 4-3 at home last night but have lost five of their last seven when playing on back-to-back nights. They're 4-12 in their last 16 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

3. X-Factor - The Blackhawks have won six of the last seven meetings at United Center.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Blackhawks (5*)