The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) at United Center on Friday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Lightning are coming off a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, while the Blackhawks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout in their last outing.

Watch the NHL, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to win Friday’s game.

The Blackhawks have put up a 6-4-0 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 25 total goals (six power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 23.1%) while giving up 25 goals to their opponents.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Lightning 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+209)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

Catch NHL action all year long on Fubo.

Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning are 31-13-4 overall and 6-4-10 in overtime matchups.
Tampa Bay is 7-7-2 (16 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
The four times this season the Lightning ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Tampa Bay has taken nine points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-5-3 record).
The Lightning have scored more than two goals in 31 games (27-4-0, 54 points).
In the 15 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-3-2 to record 22 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 13-9-3 (29 points).
The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 17-4-1 (35 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (21-22-7 overall) have posted a record of 5-7-12 in matchups that have required OT this season.
Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
Chicago has 11 points (4-6-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have earned 38 points in their 26 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games and registered 22 points with a record of 9-7-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-5-3 (19 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Blackhawks went 13-14-4 in those matchups (30 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

Sign up for Fubo to watch the Lightning play Blackhawks.