Games / NHL / Dec 29, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at United Center, Chicago, IL. TV: CHSN, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

8:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

DateDec 29, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL

TVCHSN, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsChicago Blackhawks

Goals per game

3.4

2.2

Goals allowed per game

2.7

4.2

12-5-2Record4-13-1

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding8th in Central Division

6-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWLLLast 5LLLLL

W3StreakL6

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsChicago Blackhawks

Goals Against Average

2.63

4.22

Shots Against per Game

25.8

30.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

78.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

2.17

Shots per Game

28.5

22.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

9.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

155

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

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

VGK leads series 1-0

Jan 24, 2027VGK 0, CHI 0

Dec 29, 2026VGK 0, CHI 0

Sep 29, 2026CHI 2, VGK 5

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks?

TV: CHSN, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks?

Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2. Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1.

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Listed out or doubtful: Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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