Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 23, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan 23, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Chicago Blackhawks 48.9% • Tampa Bay Lightning 51.1%

Expected goals: Chicago Blackhawks 2.25 — Tampa Bay Lightning 2.89 • Median total: 5.0