The upcoming matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights, set for 10 p.m. ET, promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams are looking to secure vital points in the NHL standings. The game will be available for viewers on platforms like Hulu, ESPN+, SNO, and SNE.
Projected Lineups: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights Showdown
Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lineup
- Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard — Andre Burakovsky
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Frank Nazar — Oliver Moore
- Teuvo Teravainen — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Colton Dach — Ryan Donato — Landon Slaggert
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
- Goalies: Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom
Upcoming Player Changes
- Colton Slaggert is expected to return after a healthy scratch in the last game.
- Sam Rinzel will sit out as a defenseman in favor of Slaggert.
Vegas Golden Knights Projected Lineup
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Branden Bowman
- Mitch Marner — Brett Howden — Mark Stone
- Brandon Saad — Tomas Hertl — Pavel Dorofeyev
- Cole Reinhardt — Colton Sissons — Keegan Kolesar
- Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
- Noah Hanifin — Zach Whitecloud
- Ben Hutton — Kaedan Korczak
- Goalies: Carter Hart and Akira Schmid
Golden Knights Update
- Carter Hart will make his debut for the Golden Knights after being recalled from a conditioning stint.
- This will mark Hart’s first NHL start since January 20, 2024, with the Philadelphia Flyers.
- Brandon Saad will return to the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch in the previous game against the Sharks.
Injuries and Scratches
- Blackhawks’ Nick Foligno is out with a left hand injury.
- Golden Knights will miss Adin Hill (lower body), Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed), and William Karlsson (lower body).
- Scratched players include Sam Lafferty (Blackhawks) and Alexander Holtz, Reilly Smith (Golden Knights).
The Chicago Blackhawks currently hold a record of 11 wins, 9 losses, and 5 overtime losses. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights have a record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 8 overtime losses. As both teams gear up for this crucial game, fans can anticipate a fiercely competitive battle on the ice.
