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The Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) host the Vancouver Canucks (18-36-7) as a part of Friday's NHL schedule, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blackhawks rank 13th in the Western Conference with 56 points and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference with 43 points.
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Blackhawks vs. Canucks: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.66% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.79% | 1st |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.51 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.74 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.4 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.38% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70% | 32nd |
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Blackhawks vs. Canucks Top Players
Blackhawks
- One of Chicago's top offensive players this season is Connor Bedard, who has recorded 56 points in 48 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has 26 goals and 19 assists for Chicago to compile 45 total points (0.7 per game).
- Chicago's scoring effort is aided by Andre Burakovsky's 45 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight (16-18-8) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Chicago.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has scored 13 goals (0.2 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Vancouver offense with 37 total points (0.7 per game). He averages 1.6 shots per game, shooting 14.1%.
- Filip Hronek is a leading scorer for Vancouver with 34 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added 28 assists in 61 games.
- Jake DeBrusk has 30 points so far, including 13 goals and 17 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 7-20-4 in 34 games this season, conceding 115 goals (3.8 goals against average) with 787 saves and an .873 save percentage (62nd in the league).
Blackhawks vs. Canucks Injury Report
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip),
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Evander Kane: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
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Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Avalanche | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Mammoth | W 4-0 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Kraken | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Stars | L 6-1 | Home |
| 3/4/2026 | Hurricanes | L 6-4 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Predators | - | Home |