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Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Bruins (13-4-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET, at United Center, Chicago, IL. TV: CHSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins.

NHLFriday, January 1, 2027

Boston Bruins13-4-1

3:00 PM ETJan 1, 2027

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

DateJan 1, 2027

Time3:00 PM ET

VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL

TVCHSN

Team comparison

Boston BruinsChicago Blackhawks

Goals per game

3.8

2.2

Goals allowed per game

2.3

4.2

13-4-1Record4-13-1

1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding8th in Central Division

5-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWWLLast 5LLLLL

W4StreakL6

Team stats

Boston BruinsChicago Blackhawks

Goals Against Average

2.28

4.22

Shots Against per Game

28.3

30.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

78.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.72

2.17

Shots per Game

26.8

22.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.3

9.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

256

155

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Season series

BOS leads series 1-0

Jan 1, 2027BOS 0, CHI 0

Oct 31, 2026CHI 4, BOS 5

Team pages

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks?

The game is on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL.

How can I watch Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks?

TV: CHSN.

What are the records of the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks?

Boston Bruins: 13-4-1. Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1.

Who is injured for Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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