Friday's NHL action will see the Vancouver Canucks (2-2) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1), starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Canucks vs. Blackhawks: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
- 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 18th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 22.52% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.67% | 2nd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.6 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 10th |
| Shots | 21.6 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 15th |
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Canucks vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Canucks
- One of Vancouver's top offensive options a season ago was Quinn Hughes, who put up 77 points in 68 contests.
- Brock Boeser had 25 goals and 25 assists for Vancouver last season, totaling 50 points (0.6 per game).
- On 170 shots, Jake DeBrusk recorded 48 points (28 goals, 20 assists) for Vancouver last season.
- In 51 games played last season, Kevin Lankinen (25-15-10) gave up 132 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's six points make him an important offensive option for Chicago. He has two goals and four assists in five games.
- Teuvo Teravainen is one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with six total points (1.2 per game), with one goal and five assists in five games.
- Frank Nazar has earned two goals on the season, chipping in four assists.
- Spencer Knight is 1-2-0 this season, compiling 81 saves and allowing seven goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .920 save percentage (20th in the league).
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Canucks
Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Jett Woo: Out (Upper Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Teddy Blueger: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Joey Anderson: Out (Lower Body),
Shea Weber: Out (Ankle),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),
Landon Slaggert: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Blues | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Stars | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Mammoth | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Blues | W 8-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Kings | - | Home |