Emmitt Finnie brings up game 100 as Chicago Blackhawks meet Detroit Red Wings
Chicago Blackhawks meet Detroit Red Wings at United Center, Sunday 11:00am (NHL). Chicago Blackhawks haven't beaten Detroit Red Wings at United Center since 2022-23: 3 meetings there since then.
The big picture
Chicago Blackhawks come in 31st on the ladder; Detroit Red Wings are 24th. Detroit Red Wings are the side higher up the table.
Chicago Blackhawks are 4–13 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.9 against.
Detroit Red Wings are 7–10 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Chicago Blackhawks have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 1–4.
Detroit Red Wings have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Vegas Golden Knights 1–2.
Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 114 times on our records since 1999: Chicago Blackhawks 57, Detroit Red Wings 54, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Detroit Red Wings won 4–1 at Little Caesars Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Chicago Blackhawks by 6 goals in 2012-13 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Chicago Blackhawks, watch Roman Kantserov (8 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Frank Nazar (5 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Detroit Red Wings, watch Viktor Arvidsson (8 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Alex DeBrincat (7 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Emmitt Finnie is set to play game 100.
At United Center
Chicago Blackhawks have won 6 of their last 19 at United Center.
The deeper numbers
Chicago Blackhawks haven't beaten Detroit Red Wings at United Center since 2022-23: 3 meetings there since then.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Detroit Red Wings have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
