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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 27, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025 11:39 PM
The struggling Chicago Blackhawks, mired in a four-game losing skid, travel to T-Mobile Arena to face the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Blackhawks, with a dismal 6-19-4 road record, will look to turn their fortunes around against the Golden Knights, who have dominated at home with a 20-6-3 record. Can the Blackhawks snap their losing streak against the formidable Vegas squad?
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

CHI
VGK
Over
12.5
+130
Under
12.5
+235
CHI
+2.5
+120
VGK
-1.5
-105
CHI
ML
+6500
VGK
ML
-2500

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Blackhawks Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 2.62 3.26
Goals Against Average 3.47 2.74
Shots per Game 24.8 30.8
Shots Against per Game 31.7 26.4
Power Play Goals 35 37
Power Play Goals Against 31 28
Short Handed Goals 1 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 499 321
Power Play Percentage 25.5 27.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.8 76.9

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/24/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 5-2
2/22/25 vs Vancouver Canucks W 3-1
2/8/25 @ Boston Bruins W 4-3
2/6/25 @ New Jersey Devils W 3-1
2/4/25 @ New York Islanders L 2-1

Chicago Blackhawks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/25/25 @ Utah Hockey Club L 2-1
2/23/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 5-2
2/22/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 5-1
2/8/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 6-5 SO
2/7/25 vs Nashville Predators W 6-2

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Shea Theodore (D): Out
  • Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Tanner Pearson (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Raphael Lavoie (C): Day-To-Day
  • Brett Howden (C): Day-To-Day

Chicago Blackhawks injuries

  • Jason Dickinson (C): Injured Reserve
  • Louis Crevier (D): Injured Reserve
  • Laurent Brossoit (G): Injured Reserve
  • Alec Martinez (D): Day-To-Day
  • Seth Jones (D): Day-To-Day

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Thu 10:00 PM
TV CHSN

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights predictions

If you're a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks, you might be scratching your head and wondering if this game is the one where they turn that four-game losing streak around. With Ryan Donato leading the team in goals, scoring might depend heavily on his stick handling and tenacity. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard's got his work cut out for him, leading in both assists and total points—he's clearly the playmaker who can create opportunities from anywhere on the ice. Given Bedard’s knack for setting up plays, if the Hawks want to break this funk, look for him to be weaving between defenders and dishing out those crucial passes.

Jumping over to the Vegas Golden Knights' lineup, things might look a bit shinier. Pavel Dorofeyev has been a goal-scoring machine, and with Jack Eichel leading in both assists and overall points, it seems like their offense is in safe hands—provided Eichel is fit to play, given his day-to-day status. That said, if Eichel suits up, expect some dazzling plays that could open up the Blackhawks' defense like a can opener. With Eichel’s vision and Dorofeyev’s precision, Vegas’s forward line is poised to be a significant threat, especially when playing at their fortress, the T-Mobile Arena, where they have a solid home record.

So, who takes this one home? Considering the Knights' impressive stats and home advantage, they seem to have the edge over Chicago, especially if their key players are at full throttle. The Blackhawks will need to bring some serious energy and perhaps a bit of luck to skate away with a victory. For now, though, Vegas looks ready to extend their dominance in the Pacific Division, lighting up the scoreboard and the fans' spirits—what do you think, can the Blackhawks defy the odds?

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