Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7) will try to defeat the Boston Bruins (26-19-2) on Saturday.

The Boston Bruins came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-0 win against the Red Wings their last time on the ice. Boston recorded 4 mins in the box for this game. The Bruins offense showed they have some room for improvement in this win. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. In the game, they finished 3 of the 41 shots they looked to score on.

When discussing scoring goals, the Boston Bruins have earned 153 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have surrendered 145. For the current campaign, they have racked up 54 points and their points percentage comes in at .574. Boston steps onto the ice with 140 power play chances and they have scored 34 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 24.29%. While at even strength, the Bruins have given up 109 goals while scoring 119 on offense. Boston has taken 1,294 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.8%. The Bruins have had 1,399 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Boston Bruins opponents have earned 175 power play opportunities (1st in the league) and have notched 36 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Jeremy Swayman. The opposition has scored 559 goals versus Swayman in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.61. Swayman has been involved in 222 games during his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .909 during his 10,149 minutes on the ice. He has an overall mark of 119-73-24 and was named the starter in 214 games. For his career, Swayman has accounted for 132 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .617. Swayman has seen 6,173 shot attempts against him and has recorded 5,614 total saves.

Their last time out, Chicago played the Oilers in a matchup where the Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the score by a tally of 4-1. The Blackhawks notched 1 goal out of the 30 shots on goal they pursued. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net.

Chicago has put up 1,163 shots (30th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.01%, while allowing the other team 1,375 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 85.23% on their opponents 149 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%. They have a total of 131 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.90%. The Blackhawks have tallied 98 goals at even strength and 30 goals (12th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 121 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 128 goals, 45 points, as well as a points percentage of .489.

Across the ice you are likely to see Spencer Knight in net. Opponents are averaging 2.86 goals per contest and he has allowed 332 goals altogether. Knight's quality start percentage sits at 53.4% and he has accumulated 62 quality starts in his NHL career. He has made the start in 116 games and has played 5,112 mins. Knight is sitting with a career mark of 62-45-15 and has played in 126 contests. He has racked up 3,181 saves out of 3,513 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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