Blackhawks lineup today: Chicago’s projected lineup for game against New Jersey Devils | Dec. 14, 2024

Today, the Chicago Blackhawks will look to get back in the win column after a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday. After parting ways with coach Luke Richardson, the hope was that the team would find its rhythm. So far, while it appears as though Connor Bedard is beginning to find his rhythm on offense, the team hasn't been able to find consistency.

The Blackhawks will have a tough test in front of them when they collide with a New Jersey Devils team that's coming off a win over the Los Angeles Kings. Currently, Chicago is sitting in last place in the Central Division, two points behind the Nashville Predators.

On the flip side, the Devils are sitting in second place in a competitive Metropolitan Division, one point behind the Washington Capitals.

Heading into today's game, Chicago will be without Laurent Brossoit, Seth Jones, Alec Martinez, and starting goalie Petr Mrazek, who are all on the injured reserve list.

Chicago Blackhawks lines today

Forwards:

1. LW Philipp Kurashev - C Connor Bedard - RW Ilya Mikheyev
2. LW Taylor Hall - C Ryan Donato - RW Tyler Bertuzzi
3. LW Nick Foligno - C Jason Dickinson - RW Teuvo Teravainen
4. LW Pat Maroon - C Lukas Reichel - RW Craig Smith

Defense:

1. Alex Vlasic - Wyatt Kaiser
2. Nolan Allan - Connor Murphy
3. Kevin Korchinski - T.J. Brodie

Goalies:

• Arvid Soderblom
• Drew Commesso

Powerplay:

1. Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Donato, Teuvo Teravainen, Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic
2. Pat Maroon, Lukas Reichel, Craig Smith, Taylor Hall, Kevin Korchinski

Penalty Kill:

1. Jason Dickinson, Nick Foligno, Alex Vlasic, Connor Murphy
2. Philipp Kurashev, Ilya Mikheyev, Wyatt Kaiser, TJ Brodie

Looking at the odds for today's Blackhawks vs Devils game, as well as upcoming games on Chicago's schedule

Heading into today's game between the Blackhawks and Devils, New Jersey is sitting as a comfortable betting favorite on most major sportsbooks given their success this season. On BallyBet and BetRiver, New Jersey is sitting as a very comfortable betting favorite with -315 odds.

On the flip side, both sportsbooks have Chicago as a +245 underdog, meaning it would take a $315 bet on New Jersey to win $100, while a $100 bet on Chicago could win $245.

Following today's game, the Blackhawks will head back home to host the New York Islanders on Sunday in a highly anticipated rematch following Thursday's 5-4 loss on the road. They will then host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, and the Seattle Kraken on Thursday before hitting the road.

Over a three-game road stretch, the team will play the Calgary Flames on Dec. 21, the Wild on Dec. 23, and the Sabres on Dec. 27 before heading back home to wrap up 2024.