Chicago Blackhawks Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Central Division · 8thWestern ConferenceUnited Center, Chicago
Record4-13-19 points · 8th in the Central
Playoff odds0.0%
Projected points6780% range 58–77
Division title0.0%Presidents' Trophy 0.0%
Last 101-8-1
Sabres at Blackhawks
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayThu, Nov 19Columbus Blue JacketsThu, Nov 19 · Home · 8:00 PM ET · United CenterGame day
Sat, Nov 21@ Calgary FlamesSat, Nov 21 · Away · 3:30 PM ET · Scotiabank SaddledomeGame day
Sun, Nov 22@ Vancouver CanucksSun, Nov 22 · Away · 8:00 PM ET · Rogers ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7@ Carolina HurricanesAwayL2–9Before launch
Nov 5@ Tampa Bay LightningAwayL1–4Before launch
Nov 4@ Florida PanthersAwayL3–5Before launch
Nov 2Colorado AvalancheHome · United CenterL2–5Before launch
Oct 31@ Boston BruinsAway · OTOTL4–5Before launch
Oct 29@ Detroit Red WingsAwayL1–4Before launch
Oct 27Los Angeles KingsHome · United CenterW2–1Before launch
Oct 25Florida PanthersHome · United CenterL2–3Before launch
Oct 23Montréal CanadiensHome · United CenterL1–4Before launch
Oct 17Dallas StarsHome · United CenterL0–4Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Blackhawks rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6031st
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6032nd
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP27th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded18th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken23rd
Bars are longer for better ranks. bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense, power play and discipline.
Central Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
24 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 14PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
8Ryan DonatoBoston, MA · USAC · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · USACL306′0″ · 19018235
11Oliver MooreMounds View, MN · USAC · 21 yrs · 5′11″ · USACL215′11″ · 19217213
12Jordan GreenwayCanton, NY · USALW · 29 yrs · 6′6″ · USALWL296′6″ · 23116101
16Anton FrondellTrangsund · SWEC · 19 yrs · 6′1″ · SWECL196′1″ · 19818358
20Ryan GreeneSt. John's, NL · CANC · 23 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCR236′1″ · 19518224
22Cole SmithBrainerd, MN · USARW · 31 yrs · 6′3″ · USARWL316′3″ · 19518123
26Andrew MangiapaneToronto, ON · CANLW · 30 yrs · 5′10″ · CANLWL305′10″ · 1835022
36Dillon BoucherHead of Chezzetcook, NS · CANLW · 29 yrs · 6′0″ · CANLWL296′0″ · 2203000
59Tyler BertuzziSudbury, ON · CANLW · 31 yrs · 6′2″ · CANLWL316′2″ · 20018246
80Roman KantserovMagnitogorsk · RUSRW · 22 yrs · 5′9″ · RUSRWL225′9″ · 176189211
86Teuvo TeravainenHelsinki · FINC · 32 yrs · 5′11″ · FINCL325′11″ · 19115246
88Patrick KaneBuffalo, NY · USARW · 37 yrs · 5′10″ · USARWL375′10″ · 17615189
91Frank NazarDetroit, MI · USAC · 22 yrs · 5′10″ · USACR225′10″ · 19016527
98Connor BedardNorth Vancouver, BC · CANC · 21 yrs · 5′10″ · CANCR215′10″ · 190125914
NumberDefense · 8PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
6Sam RinzelChanhassen, MN · USAD · 22 yrs · 6′4″ · USADR226′4″ · 20017145
14Kevin KorchinskiSaskatoon, SK · CAND · 22 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDL226′3″ · 1985011
24Bowen ByramCranbrook, BC · CAND · 25 yrs · 6′1″ · CANDL256′1″ · 2056011
28Ian ColeAnn Arbor, MI · USAD · 37 yrs · 6′1″ · USADL376′1″ · 23718000
38Ethan Del MastroBurlington, ON · CAND · 23 yrs · 6′4″ · CANDL236′4″ · 2108033
44Wyatt KaiserAndover, MN · USAD · 24 yrs · 6′0″ · USADL246′0″ · 19018246
55Artyom LevshunovZhlobin · BLRD · 21 yrs · 6′2″ · BLRDR216′2″ · 20818123
72Alex VlasicWilmette, IL · USAD · 25 yrs · 6′6″ · USADL256′6″ · 22518044
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
30Spencer KnightDarien, CT · USAG · 25 yrs · 6′3″ · USAGL256′3″ · 19114410.881
33Drew CommessoNorwell, MA · USAG · 24 yrs · 6′2″ · USAGL246′2″ · 190000—
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachJeff Blashill
General managerKyle Davidson
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsConnor BedardC · 12 GP5914
Roman KantserovRW · 18 GP9211
Patrick KaneRW · 15 GP189
Anton FrondellC · 18 GP358
Frank NazarC · 16 GP527
Teuvo TeravainenC · 15 GP246
Our calls on Blackhawks games
No finished Blackhawks games since we launched on Nov 8, 2026. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1926
Stanley Cups6 · last in 2015
ArenaUnited Center
Home cityChicago, IL
DivisionCentral · Western
Useful links
Blackhawks questions
Will the Blackhawks make the playoffs?
They make it in 0.0% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 67 points (80% range 58–77). They win the Central Division 0.0% of the time.
When do the Blackhawks play next?
Thursday, Nov 12, at home against the Buffalo Sabres, 8:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Blackhawks' starting goalie?
Spencer Knight has started 14 of 18 games (4-10-0, .881). Arvid Soderblom has started 4 of 18 games (0-3-1, .842). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Blackhawks?
Jeff Blashill is head coach and Kyle Davidson is general manager.
How good are the Blackhawks this season?
bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense, power play and discipline in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 4-13-1 record has them 8th in the Central.
Other Central teams
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