- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
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The Chicago Blackhawks (20-22-7) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) at the United Center this Friday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning recently secured a 4-1 victory over the Sharks, showcasing a strong offensive display. They managed to convert 4 out of 20 shots into goals during that game. The Lightning also had one power play opportunity but couldn’t capitalize. In this encounter, they spent just 2 minutes on penalties.
This season, Lightning opponents have had 152 power play chances (ranking 11th in the league), resulting in 24 goals. Tampa Bay has faced 1,254 shots and boasts a save percentage of .905. The Lightning have fired 1,312 shots at the goal, achieving a shooting percentage of 12.8%. While playing at even strength, they allowed 95 goals but scored 137. On the power play, Tampa Bay has had 150 opportunities, converting 31 into goals, reflecting a success rate of 20.67%. Overall, they have accumulated 66 points with a points percentage of .688. With a total of 168 goals this season (5th in the NHL), they have conceded 119.
Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will be on the ice for this matchup. Throughout his career, he has faced 1,402 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.50. Vasilevskiy has played in 571 games, holding a save percentage of .917 over 28,697 minutes. He has a career record of 352-170-38, with 561 starts under his belt. Vasilevskiy has registered 329 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage of .586. In total, he has faced 16,902 shots, saving 15,500.
In their previous matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks faced the Jets, winning 2-0. They had three power play opportunities during the game but failed to score. Chicago converted 2 of 24 shots on goal.
The Blackhawks have accumulated 103 goals at even strength and 30 on the power play (ranked 16th in the NHL). With 1,234 shots attempted (ranking 31st), their shooting percentage stands at 10.78%. They’ve allowed 1,453 shots against. This season, Chicago has netted 133 goals for 47 points, achieving a points percentage of .480. They’ve conceded a total of 151 goals, including 127 at even strength and 24 while short-handed. With 139 power play opportunities, they have a success rate of 21.58% and have achieved an impressive penalty kill percentage of 84.62% against 156 power plays faced, coupled with a save percentage of 89.6%.
Between the pipes for Chicago will be Arvid Soderblom. He has allowed 343 goals, averaging 3.77 goals against per game. Soderblom’s quality start percentage is 39.6%, with 36 quality starts in his career. He has participated in 91 games, logging 4,594 minutes on the ice. His career record stands at 22-60-12, having faced 3,008 shots with 2,665 total saves, resulting in a save percentage of .886.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or the moneyline?
Pick: Supporting Chicago
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