NHL action on Wednesday includes a matchup in Chicago, Illinois between the St. Louis Blues (17-18-8) and Chicago Blackhawks (17-18-7) at United Center, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Blues rank 12th and the Blackhawks 13th in the Western Conference.
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Blues vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.49 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 17.27% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.38% | 20th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.19% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.7% | 4th |
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Blues vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Blues
- Robert Thomas is one of St. Louis' top contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 17.5%.
- Pavel Buchnevich is another of St. Louis' important contributors currently with 23 total points (seven goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- With 21 points through 43 games (11 goals and 10 assists), Justin Faulk has been an important part of St. Louis' offense this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Jordan Binnington (8-10-6) has allowed 77 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 43 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.4%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has totaled 34 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 22 goals and 12 assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leaders on the team with 28 total points (nine goals and 19 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 12-11-6 on the season, giving up 75 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 761 saves with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Blues vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Blues
Dylan Holloway: Out (Ankle),
Nathan Walker: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Upper Body),
Pius Suter: Out (Ankle)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Canadiens | W 2-0 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |