NHL Predictions: January 19, Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to pick up a crucial two points against Central Division foe the Winnipeg Jets. Welcome 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 Winnipeg Jets

Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Head-to-Head: Blackhawks 0-1 Jets

How to Watch TV: ESPN+, CHSN, TSN3, TVAS 

Jonathan Toews returns to the United Center for the first time as the Winnipeg Jets battle Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Desperation Level Cranked Up to New Level for Blackhawks 

The Hawks will need a better, more complete game against the Jets than they gave in the first matchup. The Jets won 6-3, but the game was less competitive than the score indicated. The Jets jumped out to a 5-1 lead before the Hawks scored two in the third to pull themselves closer. Teuvo Teravainen netted the first goal, while Alex Vlasic and Andre Burakovsky scored in the third period. Connor Bedard and Connor Murphy collected two assists each, while Artyom Levshunov had an assist on the Burakovsky goal. Spencer Knight was between the pipes in the first meeting, stopping 26 of 32 shots faced. Arvid Soderblom was in the crease in Saturday’s contest against the Bruins, so Knight will have a chance for redemption tonight.

Over the last three games, the Hawks have dropped each of them, scoring a total of four goals. Connor Bedard has not scored in his last five games, while leading goal scorer Tyler Bertuzzi has just two in the same span. The Hawks’ other top players have also struggled of late. Jason Dickinson and Ryan Donato have zero points in the last five, while Burakovsky has just one assist and captain Nick Foligno has a goal and an assist. On the backend, Wyatt Kaiser scored against the Bruins and is up to 11 points on the year. On the injury front, Teravainen did not play against the Bruins and will continue to sit with his upper-body injury. Frank Nazar has been practicing with the team, but head coach Jeff Blashill ruled him out for tonight’s contest. Signs are positive, however, as he may be trending towards a near return. Both players will certainly provide a much-needed offensive spark for the Blackhawks.