Michael DiPietro to Defend Crease Against Blackhawks

Michael DiPietro will defend the home crease in Saturday's clash against the Chicago Blackhawks. DiPietro is set to make his first appearance since earning his first career shutout by stopping 28 shots against the Predators on Oct. 22. The 27-year-old netminder enters the matchup with a 2-1-0 record, a 1.69 GAA, and a .941 save percentage across three appearances this season.