The NHL schedule on Friday includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) and the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7), starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN. The Lightning sit in third place in the Eastern Conference with 66 points and the Blackhawks rank 12th in the Western Conference with 49 points.
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.3 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.21% | 3rd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85% | 1st |
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 73 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.9%.
- Jake Guentzel has 51 points (22 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Brandon Hagel's 51 points. He's contributed 21 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (21-7-3) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .917 for Tampa Bay.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 47 points (1.2 per game) for Chicago, with 20 goals and 27 assists in 37 games (playing 19:51 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has collected 38 points this season, with 24 goals and 14 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has 30 points so far, including 10 goals and 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight has a 15-13-6 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (eighth-best in the league). He has 901 saves, and has allowed 86 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Lightning
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Brayden Point: Out (Lower Body),
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Out (Undisclosed),
Anthony Cirelli: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Blues | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Stars | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/26/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Bruins | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Jets | W 2-0 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |