New Jersey Devils at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2023-04-01 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 6 New Jersey Devils
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 43.3%
NJD: 56.7%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.89
NJD: 3.49
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CHI
A. Stalock
NJD
M. Blackwood
| Stat | CHI | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | A. Stalock | 40 | 34 | 6 | 85.0% | 3.68 | 2 | -2.32 |
| NJD | M. Blackwood | 17 | 14 | 3 | 82.4% | 1.14 | 1 | -1.86 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • CHI at home vs NJD: 1-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-29 | NJD 5 - 3 CHI | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-11-12 | CHI 3 - 4 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-03-26 | CHI 3 - 5 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2024-12-14 | NJD 4 - 1 CHI | NJD | NJD |
| 2024-01-05 | NJD 4 - 2 CHI | NJD | NJD |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI | 4 | 0 | 0.22 |
| 1 | NJD | 11 | 0 | 0.55 |
| 2 | CHI | 13 | 1 | 0.68 |
| 2 | NJD | 19 | 0 | 1.08 |
| 3 | CHI | 7 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 3 | NJD | 19 | 2 | 2.04 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 6 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 2.9 - 3.5
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