Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) will compete against the Florida Panthers (26-20-3) at United Center on Sunday.

The Florida Panthers had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Jets in their last outing. Florida amassed 10 penalty mins in this game. The Panthers didn't have their best offensive outing in this game. They also had 1 power play opportunity but didn't get a goal. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 1 out of the 20 shots they tried.

When at even strength, the Panthers have allowed the opponent to score 131 goals while notching 113 on the offensive side of the ice. Florida Panthers opponents have recorded 165 power play tries (4th in hockey) and have tallied 29 goals in those attempts. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 145 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have conceded 160. Florida has attempted 1,416 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.2%. For the year, they have tallied 55 points and their points percentage comes in at .561. The Panthers so far have had 1,279 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .875. Florida comes into tonight with 176 power play opportunities and they have scored 32 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 18.18%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Daniil Tarasov. Tarasov has been in net for 81 games during his professional hockey career. He has a mark of 26-40-8 and he has started in 76 games. Opponents have been able to score 243 goals against Tarasov in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.20. Tarasov has had 2,417 shots against him and has recorded 2,174 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .899 in his 3,484 minutes on the ice. Throughout his time in hockey, Tarasov has 38 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .500.

In their last game, Chicago opposed the Hurricanes in a game where the Blackhawks got the tie by a tally of 3-3. They had 1 power play chance in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blackhawks converted 3 goals of the 22 shots on goal they attempted.

The Blackhawks are sitting with 106 goals at even strength and 30 goals (17th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. Chicago has put up 1,256 shots (29th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.83%, while allowing their opponents 1,484 shots. So far this year, the Chicago Blackhawks have 136 goals, 49 points, in addition to a points percentage of .490. They have permitted 154 goals to be scored by of a combination of 130 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 140 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 21.43%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 85.09% on their opponents 161 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%.

Across the rink you are going to see Spencer Knight patrolling the crease. He has accrued 3,261 saves out of the 3,598 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .906. Knight has a career record of 64-46-15 and has been in net for 129 games. He was named a starter in 119 games and has played 5,120 minutes. Knight's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.6% and he has qualified for 65 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Teams are averaging 2.83 goals per contest and he has allowed 337 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Florida

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