Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/23/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (20-22-7) will try to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) at United Center on Friday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 win over the Sharks their last time on the ice. The Lightning had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. In the game, they finished 4 of the 20 shots they looked to score on. They also had 1 attempt on the power play but didn't get a goal. Tampa Bay accounted for 2 minutes in the box in this matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have 152 power play opportunities (11th in hockey) and have a total of 24 goals in those chances. The Lightning have seen 1,254 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .905. Tampa Bay has tried 1,312 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.8%. When at even strength, the Lightning have allowed the opponent to score 95 goals while earning 137 on the offensive side of the ice. Tampa Bay has tallied 150 power play chances and they have notched 31 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 20.67%. For the year, they have accumulated 66 points and their points percentage is .688. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Tampa Bay Lightning have earned 168 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) this season and have surrendered 119.

The man in goal for this game is Andrei Vasilevskiy. Opponents have tallied 1,402 goals against Vasilevskiy in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.50. Vasilevskiy has taken the ice for 571 games during his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .917 in his 28,697 mins between the pipes. He has compiled a record of 352-170-38 and he was named the starter in 561 games. Over the course of his pro career, Vasilevskiy has compiled 329 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .586. Vasilevskiy has had 16,902 shots taken against him and has garnered 15,500 saves.

In their last game, Chicago opposed the Jets in a game where the Blackhawks notched a victory by a score of 2-0. They had 3 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks scored 2 goals of the 24 shots on goal they attempted.

The Blackhawks have 103 goals at even strength and 30 goals (16th in the league) while on the power play. Chicago has attempted 1,234 shots (31st in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.78%, while allowing the opposition 1,453 shots. On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 133 goals, 47 points, in addition to a points percentage of .480. They have granted a total of 151 goals to be scored by way of 127 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 139 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.58%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 84.62% on their opponents 156 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.6%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Arvid Soderblom defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 3.77 goals per game and he has allowed 343 goals overall. Soderblom's quality start rate comes in at 39.6% and he has earned 36 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 91 games and his ice time sits at 4,594 mins. Soderblom holds a career record of 22-60-12 and has participated in 101 games. He has compiled 2,665 saves out of 3,008 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .886.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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