The Boston Bruins (27-19-2) and the Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) hit the ice in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 2026 at United Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are seventh (with 56 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 13th (45 points) in the Western Conference.
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Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 15th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 24.65% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.77% | 19th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.87% | 2nd |
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Bruins vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Bruins
- With 20 goals and 36 assists this season, David Pastrnak is one of Boston's top contributors (56 points).
- Morgan Geekie is another of Boston's top contributors currently with 42 total points (25 goals and 17 assists) to his name.
- On 71 shots (for 14 goals) and 19 assists, Pavel Zacha has created 33 points this season.
- In the 33 games Jeremy Swayman has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 19th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 45 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has 19 goals and 26 assists in 34 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has posted 37 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 24 goals and 13 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has 29 points so far, including 10 goals and 19 assists.
- Spencer Knight has a 13-13-6 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (14th in the league). He has 841 saves, and has given up 83 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Bruins
Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle),
Andrew Peeke: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Sam Lafferty: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Penguins | W 1-0 | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 3-0 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Predators | W 3-0 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Oilers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Flames | L 3-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |