Vegas Golden Knights at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2026-12-29 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 7:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 41.3%
VGK: 58.7%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.00
VGK: 3.52
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CHI
Spencer Knight - 4-9-0 | 0.891 SV% | 3.34 GAA
VGK
Carter Hart - 5-3-2 | 0.900 SV% | 2.49 GAA
| Stat | CHI | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.883 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.897 | 0.895 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.889 | 0.923 |
| GAA | 2.63 | 3.18 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CHI at home vs VGK: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | VGK 5 - 2 CHI | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-03-14 | VGK 4 - 0 CHI | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-01-04 | CHI 3 - 2 VGK | CHI | VGK |
| 2025-12-02 | VGK 4 - 3 CHI | VGK | VGK |
| 2025-03-28 | CHI 3 - 5 VGK | VGK | VGK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM CST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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