NHL action on Friday includes a matchup in Chicago, Illinois between the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-18-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-4) at United Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 53 points and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with 34 points.
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.61 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 26.67% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.15% | 11th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 30th |
| Shots | 25 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 23.89% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.96% | 5th |
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Lightning
- A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has recorded 69 points.
- With 20 goals and 30 assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his 50 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 41 games, Brayden Point has proven himself as an important offensive option for Tampa Bay. He has 50 points (27 goals and 23 assists).
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 20 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 84 goals with 888 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 13 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 28 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 41 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 11.6%.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a key piece of the offense for Chicago with 33 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 23 assists in 47 games.
- Ryan Donato is a crucial contributor on offense for Chicago with 14 goals and 13 assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 9-16-2 in 28 games this season, conceding 86 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 735 saves and an .895 save percentage (51st in the league).
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Lightning
Janis Moser: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Cernak: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Connor Murphy: Out (Groin),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Patrick Maroon: Questionable (Back),
Craig Smith: Out (Back),
Jason Dickinson: Questionable (Illness)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/24/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/26/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/28/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 1/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |