Final Score: Lightning 2 - Blackhawks 1
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
31-17 Rating 1564
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.7
Blackhawks
21-29 Rating 1425
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Blackhawks
All-time wins 38 26
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 2.7
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Blackhawks
Games played 48 50
Avg goals scored 3.5 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.1
Win percentage 65% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 41%