Blackhawks vs Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 10/27/2023

The Chicago Blackhawks look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory on the road Friday when visiting the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago 2-5-0 with four points and last in the Central Division. Chicago was defeated by the Boston Bruins 3-0 on Tuesday night. Chicago's only two victories thus far were against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Tyler Johnson is the leading goal scorer for Chicago with three, while Corey Perry is the leader in assists with three and points with five. In goal, Arvid Soderblom is 1-2-0 with a goals against average of 2.68 and save percentage of .913. Chicago scores an average of 2.00 goals per game and allows an average of 3.00 goals per game. Chicago's power play scores 6.7% of the time and its penalty unit is successful 86.4% of the time.

Vegas looks for its eighth consecutive victory to open the season when hosting Chicago on Friday. Vegas is 7-0-0 with 14 points and leads the Pacific Division by six points over the Vancouver Canucks. Vegas defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday with Shea Theodore scoring from the left circle with only 32.5 seconds remaining to give the Golden Knights the win.

Jack Eichel is leading Vegas in goals scored with three, in assists with five and in points with eight. In goal, Adin Hill is 4-0-0 with a goals against average of 1.73 and save percentage of .934. Vegas scores an average of 3.86 goals per game and allows an average of 1.86 goals per game. Vegas’ power play scores 24.0% of the time and its penalty kill unit is successful 90% of the time.