The Boston Bruins (27-19-2) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) at United Center on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins have won five games in a row.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have registered a 5-4-1 record after totaling 27 total goals (nine power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 30.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+104)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins are 27-19-2 overall and 7-2-9 in overtime contests.
- In the 16 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-6-1 record (good for 19 points).
- Looking at the seven times this season the Bruins ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-5-1 record, good for three points.
- Boston has taken six points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-6-0 record).
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals 32 times, and are 23-8-1 in those games (to register 47 points).
- In the 22 games when Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-9-1 record (25 points).
- In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Bruins finished 18-9-0 in those matchups (36 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have earned a record of 4-7-11 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 19-21-7.
- In the 17 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-5-3 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 36 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 9-7-4 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-4-3 (19 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 11-14-4 to register 26 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| 15th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| 21st | 27.3 | Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| 27th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| 6th | 24.65% | Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| 19th | 78.77% | Penalty Kill % | 84.87% | 2nd |
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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