Chicago vs Tampa Bay Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 Chicago are set to face Tampa in another thrilling NHL matchup. This game promises to be highly engaging, with not just points at stake, but also potential playoff positions on the line. Chicago currently sit in 12th place, while Tampa Bay hold a solid third position. Will the standings shift after this game? We’ll find out soon.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning:
- played 47 matches;
- at home ice 15 wins (including extra time), away - 28;
- scored goals: 118 against 150;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.66, 2nd - 1.96, 3rd - 1.91;
- average total of the match - 5.43.
The last time the sides met was on 23 October 2025 at the arena of the team Tampa Bay Lightning - the match score was 2:3.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago - Tampa Bay
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
Chicago are positioned 12th in the Western Conference standings. The team have already played 49 games in the regular season but have only accumulated 47 points, trailing the playoff zone by six points. However, it's worth noting that their recent games have been successful: they first defeated Winnipeg with a score of 2-0, and then the Hawks managed to edge out Carolina in overtime (4-3 OT).
These positive results might boost the team's confidence, and they could put up a strong performance against the Lightning. Especially considering that Chicago have come out on top in their last two head-to-head encounters: 4-1 and 3-2. Both victories were secured on the road. Now, with a home game, fans are eagerly anticipating another triumph.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
Tampa Bay Lightning Team Overview
Tampa Bay approach the game in high spirits. Jon Cooper's players have won their last two encounters with identical 4-1 scores. First, the Lightning confidently defeated Dallas on the road, and then outplayed San Jose on their home ice. In the game against the Sharks, Nikita Kucherov recorded three assists, extending his point streak to three games.
The Hawks need to be cautious of the Lightning's star player, but there's doubt whether the fatigued home defense can withstand the pressure from one of the league's top teams. Over their last two away games, the Lightning have netted 8 goals.
Match Results: Tampa Bay Lightning
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 7; for the visitors - 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.66;
- Today's home team averages 0.83 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.83.
First Period Stats: Chicago Blackhawks (home) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 26;
- Number of wins: 7 (25.93%) vs 14 (53.85%);
- Number of losses: 8 (29.63%) vs 6 (23.08%);
- Number of draws: 12 (44.44%) vs 6 (23.08%).
- Average goals scored: 0.63 vs 1.27;
- Average goals conceded: 0.81 vs 0.77.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average total in the first period: 1.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1) vs 1.9 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.8).
- Chicago Blackhawks scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in last 7 home games against Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 47;
- Number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 28.
- Chicago Blackhawks have lost (in regular time) in 5 of last 6 home games against Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.51, for the away team - 3.19;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.43;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 17 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 16 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 15 once.
Statistics: Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- average total in the tournament: 5.68 vs 5.85;
- average total goals scored: 2.78 vs 3.54;
- average total goals conceded: 3.14 vs 2.52;
- Chicago Blackhawks: average total at home in the tournament - 2.63;
- Tampa Bay Lightning: average total away in the tournament - 3.88;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.7 (home - 2.43) vs 4.4 (away - 4.5).
- Tampa Bay Lightning scored under 4.5 goals in last 7 games against Chicago Blackhawks (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both clubs are eager for a win in this matchup, but Tampa appears to be the more balanced side. The Lightning have defeated Chicago in six consecutive road games. We believe this streak is likely to continue; Kucherov and company are pushing for the top spot in the conference and maintain their focus against the league's perceived underdogs. We back Tampa to secure a victory in regulation time.
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