The high-flying Colorado Avalanche bring their potent offense (3.32 goals per game) to the United Center Wednesday night, where they'll face a Chicago Blackhawks squad that's dropped nine of their last ten and surrendered 15 goals in their previous three contests.
While Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas continue to terrorize opposing defenses with their combined 40 goals and 95 assists, Chicago's lone bright spot remains Connor Bedard, who alongside Ryan Donato has managed to generate some offense for a team that ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring.
With Mackenzie Blackwood sporting a stellar .919 save percentage between the pipes and the Blackhawks' defensive woes showing no signs of improvement, all signs point to a challenging night for the home team against the visiting Avalanche.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche matchup, our predictive model gives the Avs a 57.5% chance of defeating the Hawks.
Pre-game probabilities
Colorado Avalanche
Moneyline
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57.5%
42.5%
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche: 57.5% win probability
- Offensive firepower (251 goals scored, 4th highest in Western Conference)
- Strong position in playoff hunt (4th in Western Conference with 94 points)
- Recent momentum (3 wins in last 5 games with LLWWW form)
Chicago Blackhawks: 42.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (269 goals against, second-worst in Western Conference)
- Struggling overall performance (15th in Western Conference with only 51 points)
- Negative recent form (LLLWL, lost 4 of last 5 games)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche preview
The struggling Blackhawks welcome the playoff-bound Avalanche to the United Center Wednesday night in what looks like a serious mismatch on paper.
Colorado's high-powered offense, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas who've combined for a whopping 40 goals and 95 assists, should feast against a Chicago defense that's completely fallen apart lately, surrendering 15 goals in their last three contests.
The Blackhawks, sitting near the Western Conference basement with just one win in their last ten games, will lean heavily on rookie sensation Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato to generate some offensive spark.
Don't sleep on Colorado's blue line though - Cale Makar and Devon Toews have been monsters at both ends, contributing 36 goals and 88 assists while anchoring a defense allowing just 2.77 goals per game.
MacKenzie Blackwood has been stellar between the pipes for the Avs with a .919 save percentage, in stark contrast to Chicago's goaltending woes.
I'm expecting fireworks in this one despite the mismatch - Colorado's averaging over 3.3 goals per game while Chicago's defense has been absolutely porous.
The Blackhawks might make things interesting early with Bedard creating a highlight-worthy moment or two, but Colorado's depth and defensive structure should eventually wear down the home team.
For Chicago fans enduring this rebuild, watching Bedard's development remains the silver lining in what's been a brutally tough season.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche head to head
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Mar 11, 2025
Colorado Avalanche
3 : 0
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Jan 9, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 1
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Oct 29, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
2 : 5
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Mar 5, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 0
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Mar 1, 2024
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0 : 5
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Dec 20, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 2
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