Chicago Blackhawks playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 4% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 4% to make the playoffs, 0.0% to win the Stanley Cup, 72 projected points (likely 55–90). 4-9-1 with 9 points in 14 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 4-9-1 |
|---|---|
| Points | 9 in 14 games |
| Goal difference | −22 |
| Division | Central (Western Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 72 (likely range 55–90) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 4% |
| Win the division | <1% |
| Reach the second round | 1% |
| Reach the conference final | <1% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | <1% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 0.0% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 0.0% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Colorado Avalanche | 34% |
| Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM ET | at Florida Panthers | 32% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | at Tampa Bay Lightning | 25% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM ET | at Carolina Hurricanes | 22% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | at Boston Bruins | L 4–5 (OT) |
| Oct 29 | at Detroit Red Wings | L 1–4 |
| Oct 27 | vs Los Angeles Kings | W 2–1 |
| Oct 25 | vs Florida Panthers | L 2–3 |
| Oct 23 | vs Montréal Canadiens | L 1–4 |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | Right wing | +1.0 |
| Frank Nazar | Centre | +0.4 |
| Ryan Donato | Centre | +0.3 |
| Spencer Knight | – | |
| Arvid Soderblom | – | |
| Dominic Toninato | Centre | −0.3 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | Left wing | −0.5 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | Left wing | −0.6 |
| Oliver Moore | Centre | −0.7 |
| Ian Cole | Defence | −1.2 |
| Connor Bedard | Centre | −1.4 |
| Bowen Byram | Defence | −1.5 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | Centre | −1.5 |
| Cole Smith | Right wing | −1.6 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | Defence | −1.7 |
| Jordan Greenway | Left wing | −1.8 |
| Ryan Greene | Centre | −2.2 |
| Kevin Korchinski | Defence | −2.4 |
| Anton Frondell | Centre | −2.5 |
| Roman Kantserov | Right wing | −3.4 |
| Sam Rinzel | Defence | −3.4 |
| Alex Vlasic | Defence | −4.3 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | Defence | −4.7 |
| Artyom Levshunov | Defence | −6.8 |
Central Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 23 | 108 | 93% |
| Utah Mammoth | 18 | 100 | 78% |
| Dallas Stars | 17 | 105 | 90% |
| Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 105 | 89% |
| St. Louis Blues | 15 | 94 | 59% |
| Nashville Predators | 15 | 89 | 38% |
| Winnipeg Jets | 11 | 79 | 11% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 72 | 4% |