- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
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This Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12) will host the Colorado Avalanche (44-13-10) at the United Center.
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a tightly contested 1-1 draw against the Stars. In that match, Colorado incurred 6 penalty minutes, converted 1 of their 2 power play opportunities, but struggled offensively, managing just 1 goal from 34 shots.
At even strength, the Avalanche have allowed their opponents to net 133 goals while scoring 212 themselves. They’ve faced 190 power play opportunities, ranking 20th in the NHL, conceding 33 goals during those situations. This season, Colorado has been prolific on offense, racking up 247 goals (1st in the league) while allowing 166. With a shooting percentage of 10.9%, they’ve taken a total of 2,261 shots. Currently, they hold 98 points, showcasing a points percentage of .731 and have faced 1,762 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .906. The Avalanche have capitalized on 217 power play chances, scoring 35 goals, giving them a success rate of 16.13%.
Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to guard the net for Colorado. In his distinguished career, Blackwood has seen 769 goals scored against him, maintaining a goals against average of 2.91 over 282 games played. His save percentage stands at .905 with a record of 121-111-29, comprising 264 games as the starting goalie. Blackwood has registered 149 quality starts, achieving a quality start rate of .564, and faced 8,137 shots, managing to save 7,368.
Chicago, on the other hand, recently faced the Wild, suffering a 4-3 defeat. The Blackhawks had 2 power play chances but failed to capitalize on either, netting only 3 goals from 26 shots.
This season, the Blackhawks have recorded a total of 1,633 shots (32nd in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.72%, while conceding 1,973 shots. Their penalty kill effectiveness stands at 84.50% across 200 power play attempts faced, alongside a save percentage of 89.3%. Chicago has had 193 power play opportunities, converting at a rate of 19.17%. Overall, they’ve scored 138 goals at even strength and 37 while on the power play (19th in the league). They have allowed 212 goals, broken down into 181 at even strength and 31 while shorthanded. On the season, the Blackhawks have accumulated 175 goals and 62 points with a points percentage of .463.
In goal for Chicago is likely to be Arvid Soderblom, who has seen an average of 3.73 goals against per game, yielding a total of 358. Soderblom’s quality start rate is at 39.6%, with 38 quality starts throughout his career. He has played in 96 games, logging 4,607 minutes with a career record of 23-62-14 and 106 overall appearances. He’s made 2,799 saves from 3,157 shots, achieving a save percentage of .887.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL showdown—against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Favor Colorado
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