NHL · Regular season 2026-2027
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks overnight into Saturday, January 23
02:00
Swedish time
in 77 days and 1 hour
Local time: 19:00, Friday, January 22
Vancouver Canucks visit Chicago Blackhawks at United Center overnight into Saturday, January 23. The puck drops at 02:00 Swedish time, which is 19:00 at the arena.
Canucks are 8th in the Pacific with 7 points from 18 games, while Blackhawks are 8th in the Central with 9 points from 17. It is meeting 2 of 3 between the teams this season. 8 Swedes are on the rosters, led by Elias Pettersson and Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
The Swedes in the game
#40
Elias PetterssonC
18 P18 games, 4 goals, 14 assists
Last 5: 5 P · vs Blackhawks: 18 P in 21
#88
Jonathan LekkerimäkiRW
14 P18 games, 6 goals, 8 assists
Last 5: 5 P · vs Blackhawks: 0 P in 1
#94
Linus KarlssonC
10 P18 games, 4 goals, 6 assists
Last 5: 2 P · vs Blackhawks: 2 P in 3
#92
Liam ÖhgrenLW
9 P17 games, 6 goals, 3 assists
Last 5: 4 P · vs Blackhawks: 0 P in 3
#25
Elias PetterssonD
4 P18 games, 3 goals, 1 assists
Last 5: 0 P · vs Blackhawks: 0 P in 2
#5
Tom WillanderD
3 PInjured, expected back NOV 7
16 games, 0 goals, 3 assists
Last 5: 0 P · vs Blackhawks: 2 P in 2
The teams going in
| VAN | Comparison | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 18 | Games | 17 |
| 3-14-1 | W-L-OT | 4-12-1 |
| 8th Pacific | In the division | 8th Central |
| 32nd | In the NHL | 31st |
| 2.94 | Goals per game | 2.18 |
| 4.61 | Against per game | 3.94 |
| -30 | Goal difference | -30 |
| 1-8-1 | Last 10 | 2-7-1 |
| L4 | Streak | L3 |
| 2-7-1 | Road / home this year | 4-5-0 |
| 1 day | Rest before | 1 day |
Standings as of November 6, 2026. The stronger figure is in bold.
Latest games
Top scorers
Previous meetings
CHI43 %91 wins
VAN46 %97 wins
Even: the teams have won about as often.22 ties (11 %)
VAN@CHI
6–3March 7, 2026 · 8mo ago
9Swedes in action0 G5 A5 P
CHI@VAN
5–2November 6, 2025 · 1y ago
5Swedes in action0 G1 A1 P
VAN@CHISO
3–2October 18, 2025 · 1y ago
5Swedes in action0 G2 A2 P
CHI@VAN
2–6March 16, 2025 · 1y ago
5Swedes in action2 G3 A5 P
CHI@VAN
1–4November 17, 2024 · 1y ago
5Swedes in action2 G0 A2 P