The Vegas Golden Knights (17-11-11) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (16-18-7) during Sunday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Golden Knights sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 45 points and the Blackhawks are 14th in the Western Conference with 39 points.
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Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 24.59% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.11% | 7th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 18th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 21.55% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.58% | 4th |
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Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Golden Knights
- With 12 goals and 29 assists this season, Jack Eichel is one of Vegas' top contributors (41 points).
- Having scored nine goals and adding 31 assists, Mitchell Marner is an important piece of the offense for Vegas through 39 games.
- Vegas' offensive effort is aided by Mark Stone's 40 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- Across 20 games played, Akira Schmid has a goaltending record of 11-4-4. During those games, he's allowed 48 goals while recording 412 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago, good for 43 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has amassed 31 points this season, with 19 goals and 12 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky is a key contributor on offense for Chicago with nine goals and 17 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 12-11-6 this season, amassing 761 saves and giving up 75 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Golden Knights
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Brayden McNabb: Out (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Predators | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Blues | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Predators | - | Away |