The Chicago Blackhawks (20-39-9) will aim to halt a five-game losing streak when they face the Los Angeles Kings (36-21-9) at home on Thursday, March 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey game.
The Blackhawks' offense has scored 31 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 38 goals. They have had 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (20.0%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Kings 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-267)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 5-9-14 in overtime contests as part of a 36-21-9 overall record.
- In the 22 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-3-6 record (good for 32 points).
- Looking at the 12 times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-9-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has finished 6-8-5 in the 19 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 17 points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in 31 games (29-0-2, 60 points).
- In the 21 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 15-5-1.
- In the 37 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 20-12-5 (45 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Kings finished 13-8-3 in those contests (29 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 20-39-9 this season and are 3-9-12 in overtime contests.
- In the 20 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has seven points (2-19-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have earned 41 points in their 31 games with three or more goals scored.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-12-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 52 times this season, and earned 41 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.8 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 28th |
| 3rd | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| 19th | 27.9 | Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 30th |
| 28th | 15.48% | Power Play % | 24.84% | 8th |
| 9th | 81.68% | Penalty Kill % | 81.15% | 11th |
Kings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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