The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) as a part of Friday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN. The Lightning are third in the Eastern Conference (66 points), and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference (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
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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
- A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has recorded 73 points.
- Jake Guentzel has 22 goals and 29 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 51 total points (1.1 per game).
- With 46 points through 43 games (25 goals and 21 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive efforts this season.
- In 31 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (21-7-3) has allowed 67 goals.
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 is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with 38 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 14 assists in 47 games.
- Andre Burakovsky's 10 goals and 20 assists add up to 30 points this season.
- Spencer Knight is 15-13-6 in 34 games this season, conceding 86 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 901 saves and a .913 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Brayden Point: Out (Lower Body),
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 |