By Data Skrive
Jan. 23, 2026 11:24 am EST
NHL action on Friday features a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) and Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) at United Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Lightning are third in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference.
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Injury reportsLightning
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Brayden Point: Out (Lower Body),
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Out (Undisclosed),
Anthony Cirelli: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Stats to know
Over 44 games played, Nikita Kucherov has put up 73 points (24 goals and 49 assists).
Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 2.2 goals-against average, and 726 saves. His .917 save percentage is fifth-best in the league.
Connor Bedard has collected47 points this season (1.2 per game), with 20 goals and 27 assists in 37 games (playing 19:51 per game).
Spencer Knight has given up 86 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and compiled 901 saves with a .913 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
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