- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
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At the United Center, the Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7) will be looking to clinch a victory against the Boston Bruins (26-19-2) on Saturday.
The Boston Bruins are riding high after a commanding 3-0 victory against the Red Wings in their last match. In that game, Boston spent just 4 minutes in the penalty box. While they clinched the win, the Bruins know there’s still room for offensive improvement, having missed on 2 power play opportunities without scoring. They registered 3 goals on 41 shots throughout the game.
This season, the Boston Bruins have netted 153 goals (ranking 7th in the NHL) while allowing 145. They currently hold 54 points with a points percentage of .574. The Bruins have capitalized on 140 power play opportunities, scoring 34 times for a success rate of 24.29%. At even strength, they’ve given up 109 goals while scoring 119. With 1,294 shots taken, they have an average shooting percentage of 11.8%. The opposition has directed 1,399 shots at them, and Boston boasts a save percentage of .896. Their opponents have had 175 power play chances (1st in the league), resulting in 36 goals against.
In goal for the Bruins will be Jeremy Swayman. Throughout his professional career, Swayman has conceded 559 goals, with an average of 2.61 goals against per game. He has participated in 222 games, boasting a save percentage of .909 across 10,149 minutes played. His career record stands at 119-73-24, and he has been the starter in 214 games, achieving 132 quality starts with a rate of .617. Swayman has faced 6,173 shots, making 5,614 saves.
In their previous outing, the Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the Oilers, resulting in a 4-1 loss. The Blackhawks managed to secure 1 goal from 30 shots on goal and failed to convert on 2 power play attempts.
This season, the Blackhawks have taken 1,163 shots (30th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.01%, allowing 1,375 shots against them. Their penalty kill rate stands at 85.23% against 149 power play chances, with a save percentage of 89.6%. Chicago has had 131 power play opportunities, scoring 30 times (12th in the league), while allowing 143 goals—121 at even strength and 22 short-handed. Currently, the Blackhawks have a total of 128 goals, 45 points, and a points percentage of .489.
Expect Spencer Knight to be in net for Chicago. Opponents have averaged 2.86 goals per game against him, totaling 332 goals allowed. Knight holds a quality start percentage of 53.4%, with 62 quality starts in his NHL career. He has played 116 games, totaling 5,112 minutes, with a career record of 62-45-15 across 126 contests. Knight has recorded 3,181 saves from 3,513 shots, resulting in a save rate of .905.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommended Bet: Take Chicago
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