Will Nikita Kucherov Score a Goal Against the Blackhawks on January 24?
Published 12:32 am Friday, January 24, 2025
Should you bet on Nikita Kucherov to light the lamp when the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks face off on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dissect all the stats you need to consider before putting any money down.
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Will Nikita Kucherov score a goal against the Blackhawks?
Odds to score a goal this game: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal)
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Kucherov stats and insights
- In 18 of 44 games this season, Kucherov has scored — and three times he scored multiple goals.
- This is his first matchup of the season against the Blackhawks.
- Kucherov has picked up two goals and 24 assists on the power play.
- He has a 14.2% shooting percentage, attempting 3.4 shots per game.
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Blackhawks defensive stats
- On defense, the Blackhawks are allowing 161 total goals (3.4 per game) which ranks 27th in the NHL.
- So far this season, the Blackhawks have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 18.9 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.
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Kucherov recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:55 | Away | L 3-2 |
| 1/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25:06 | Away | L 5-3 |
| 1/18/2025 | Red Wings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:44 | Home | W 5-1 |
| 1/16/2025 | Ducks | 2 | 0 | 2 | 27:27 | Home | W 4-3 SO |
| 1/14/2025 | Bruins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | Away | L 6-2 |
| 1/12/2025 | Penguins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19:10 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 1/11/2025 | Devils | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:58 | Away | L 3-2 OT |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22:49 | Home | W 4-1 |
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:50 | Home | W 3-2 |
| 1/5/2025 | Ducks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | Away | L 4-1 |
Lightning vs. Blackhawks game info
- Game Day: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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