The Chicago Blackhawks host Original Six rivals, the Detroit Red Wings. Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis. We break down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how they might play out. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings

Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

How to Watch TV: ESPN+, FDSN Detroit, CHSN

Head-to-Head: Blackhawks lead 1-0

Patrick Kane returns to Chicago for an Original Six matchup against the Connor Bedard-less, Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard suffered an injury last night versus the S

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