The Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7) square off against the Calgary Flames (19-23-4) at United Center on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Blackhawks were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in their last game, while the Flames are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Flames have put up a 4-6-0 record after scoring 22 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 20.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 30 goals in those games.
Blackhawks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Blackhawks 3, Flames 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-119)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)
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Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (19-20-7 overall) have a 4-7-11 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Chicago is 6-7-4 (16 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- Chicago has finished 3-5-3 in the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
- The Blackhawks are 16-5-4 in the 25 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 36 points).
- In the 20 games when Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 22 points after finishing 9-7-4.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is 8-4-3 (19 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Blackhawks went 11-14-4 in those contests (26 points).
Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames have a record of 19-23-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime games.
- In the 12 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Flames registered only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 14 points (7-5-0 record).
- The Flames have scored more than two goals in 20 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
- This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up nine points with a record of 4-6-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 8-11-2 (18 points).
- The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Flames went 11-11-2 in those matchups (24 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blackhawks Rank | Blackhawks AVG | Flames AVG | Flames Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.78 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 31st |
| 19th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 29th | 25.3 | Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| 29th | 29.9 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 23rd |
| 7th | 22.9% | Power Play % | 15.38% | 30th |
| 2nd | 85.14% | Penalty Kill % | 82.01% | 9th |
Blackhawks vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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