The Vegas Golden Knights (17-11-11) go on the road to play the Chicago Blackhawks (16-18-7) at United Center on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights have lost four games in a row.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will secure the win in Sunday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-6-1 while totaling 22 goals against 34 goals conceded. On 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (19.2%).
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Golden Knights 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+217)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 17-11-11 overall and 4-11-15 in overtime games.
- In the 17 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-6 record (good for 22 points).
- Looking at the six times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-3 record, good for five points.
- Vegas finished 0-4-1 in the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Golden Knights are 16-4-7 in the 27 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 39 points).
- In the 15 games when Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 7-3-5.
- In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 14-8-7 (35 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-3-4 to record 10 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (16-18-7 overall) have posted a record of 3-7-10 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 14 points (5-7-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-5-3 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 22 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 6-4-3 (15 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 10-13-4 to register 24 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.1 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| 14th | 3.03 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 18th |
| 9th | 29.1 | Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| 2nd | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 28th |
| 7th | 24.59% | Power Play % | 21.55% | 11th |
| 6th | 82.11% | Penalty Kill % | 83.58% | 4th |
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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