What Are the Blackhawks Stanley Cup Chances?
The Blackhawks Stanley Cup chances are 0.25%, according to implied probability from FanDuel Illinois odds.
Hockey is one of the most difficult sports to make an immediate impact in, so it will obviously take some time for second-year standout Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks to become a playoff team, no matter how much individual success he enjoys in his second year.
| ⬇️ Blackhawks Playoff Chances | .25% |
| ⬆️ Blackhawks Miss Playoffs | 99.75% |
| ⏸️ Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup | 0.25% |
| ⏸️ Blackhawks Win Western Conf. | 0.5% |
| 🚨 Blackhawks Win Central Div. | 0% |
| 🚨 Blackhawks Win Pres. Trophy | 0% |
| ✅ Last Verified: | February 25, 2025 |
The team's playoff chances have shrunk in the last few weeks after a win followed by a few losses.
Do the Blackhawks have a Chance to Win the Stanley Cup?
Yes, the Blackhawks have a chance to win the Stanley Cup. Mathematically, Chicago has the worst NHL Stanley Cup chances of any team, tied with the San Jose Sharks at 0.2%.
The odds are obviously against the Blackhawks based on their current overall roster no matter how well Bedard plays in his rookie year.
Blackhawks Week-by-Week Stanley Cup Chances
Chicago's Stanley Cup chances have not changed too much over the past few weeks. But, as you can see below, the Blackhawks' chances have trended down since splitting their first four games.
| Oct. 26 | 0.7% |
| Nov. 3 | 🔻 0.5% |
| Nov. 28 | 🔻 0.3% |
| Dec. 6 | 🔻 0.2% |
| Dec. 20 | ➖ 0.2% |
| Feb. 24 | 🔻 0.66% |
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoff Chances: Key Updates February 2025
Here's what has happened to the Blackhawks that has changed its playoff chances and outlook this season:
- 📅 Jan. 24, 2025: The Blackhawks trade Taylor Hall to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in 2025.
- 📅 Jan. 14, 2025: Connor Bedard becomes the 24th teenager to reach 100 points in his career.
- 📅 Dec. 6, 2024: Luke Richardson was fired by the Blackhawks, and Anders Sorensen was assigned as interim coach.
- 📅 Jun. 28, 2024: The Blackhawks draft Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the NHL Draft.
Chicago Blackhawks Schedule and Betting Lines
Here's a look at the Blackhawks' upcoming schedule over their next 10 games.
| 📅 Feb. 25 | @ UTA |
| 📅 Feb. 27 | @ VGK |
| 📅 Mar. 1 | @ ANA |
| 📅 Mar. 3 | vs. LAK |
| 📅 Mar. 5 | vs. OTT |
| 📅 Mar. 7 | vs. UTA |
| 📅 Mar. 8 | @ NAS |
| 📅 Mar. 10 | @ COL |
| 📅 Mar. 13 | @ SJ |
| 📅 Mar. 15 | @ VAN |
| ✅ Last Verified: | February 25, 2025 |
Key Contributors Toward Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Chances
The Blackhawks have several young players and a few veterans that balance their team. Aside from Bedard, they have contributors like Teuvo Teravainen, Ryan Donato, and Tyler Bertuzzi. Veteran Seth Jones leads the blueline and provides some leadership.
Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom have split the net this season, with Soderblom doing slightly better, going 7-13-5 with a goals-against average of .305 and a save percentage of .905.
Where Can I Bet on the Blackhawks to Win the Stanley Cup?
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Illinois sports betting was legalized in the state in 2019, then Illinois betting apps launched a year later in 2020. There are now eight online Illinois sportsbooks you can use to bet on the Blackhawks: BetRivers, BetMGM, Circa, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics/PointsBet, and FanDuel. Bally Bet and Hard Rock Bet are coming online soon.
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Looking Ahead: Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture
Playoff odds are definitely not in Chicago's favor, as their odds have been removed from the board. The Blackhawks would need to go on a massive winning streak to get the odds back in their favor.
Where Do the Blackhawks Rank in the Western Conference Playoff Picture?
The Blackhawks are currently ranked 14th in the Westen Conference, good for second-worst in the West with 41 points. They are just above the San Jose Sharks in the standings. The Nashville Predators are the next-closest team with 47 points.
Where Do the Blackhawks Rank in the Central Division?
Chicago is the last team in the Central Division, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. The Predators were close to the Hawks at one point but have established a decent lead over them.
Where Do the Chicago Blackhawks Rank to Win the 2025 Stanley Cup?
The Blackhawks currently have the third-longest odds to win the Stanley Cup at +40000. In the overall league standings, the Blackhawks are only ahead of the Sharks for last in the Western Conference.
Blackhawks Playoff Picture Outlook & Postseason Predictions
The Blackhawks are unlikely to make the playoffs as they are more than 20 points behind with not much time left in the season.
While Connor Bedard is viewed as a franchise savior, he cannot improve this team overnight. He will continue to grow and improve, but he needs a lot more help in order to make this team a playoff contender. The Hawks will need to add more pieces and a better system to help facilitate a turnaround.
Who to Root for if You’re a Chicago Blackhawks Fan?
This is a tough proposition for the NHL's most dedicated fans, who desperately want the team to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals again. Sometimes, the only way to get better is to go through the growing pains of losing and get another top draft pick like Connor Bedard.
Remember, Jonathan Toews would not have won a Stanley Cup Final without Patrick Kane, and vice versa. Toews and Kane were selected highly in consecutive NHL Drafts, but they ended up winning three Stanley Cups only after suffering through a few losing seasons together.
The same thing will have to happen for the Blackhawks with Bedard if they are going to become true championship contenders again. Building a Stanley Cup champion takes time, and fans just need to be patient.
Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoff Chances FAQs
The Blackhawks' latest odds to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs are unavailable. This indicates that oddsmakers have no confidence that the Blackhawks will turn it around and make it to the playoffs.
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