Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Chances April 2025: Tracking the Blackhawks Playoff Picture

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ† The Blackhawks Stanley Cup chances are nill as they are officially eliminated from the playoff race. 
  • πŸ“‰ Chicago's chances to make the playoffs are extinguished, and they will now focus on preparing for next season. 
  • πŸ’ The Blackhawks would need to get 13 points in the final eight games to pass the 63.5-point projection. 

The Chicago Blackhawks have shown glimpses of their promising future with young star Connor Bedard, including a pair of wins over the Colorado Avalanche and victories over the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, and Minnesota Wild. 

What Are the Blackhawks Stanley Cup Chances?

The Blackhawks Stanley Cup chances are 0%, according to implied probability from FanDuel Illinois odds.

Hockey is one of the most difficult sports in which to make an immediate impact, 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 Chances0%
⬆️ Blackhawks Miss Playoffs100%
⏸️ Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup0%
⏸️ Blackhawks Win Western Conf.0%
🚨 Blackhawks Win Central Div.0%
🚨 Blackhawks Win Pres. Trophy0%
βœ… Last Verified:April 18, 2025

The Blackhawks playoffs odds are off the board, as they are officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoff race. 

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Do the Blackhawks have a Chance to Win the Stanley Cup?

Yes, the Blackhawks have zero chance of winning the Stanley Cup as they will not be participating in the Staney Cup Playoffs this season. 

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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 October. 

Oct. 260.7%
Nov. 3πŸ”» 0.5%
Nov. 28πŸ”» 0.3%
Dec. 6πŸ”» 0.2%
Dec. 20βž– 0.2%
Feb. 24πŸ”» 0.66%
Feb. 26πŸ”» 0.25%
Feb. 28πŸ”» 0.1%
Mar. 10βž– 0.1%
Mar. 12βž– 0.1%
Mar. 17βž– 0.1%
Mar. 31πŸ”» 0%

Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoff Chances: Key Updates April 2025

Here's what has happened to the Blackhawks that has changed its playoff chances and outlook this season:

  • πŸ“… Mar. 21, 2025: The Blackhawks were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center. This will be their fifth straight season missing the playoffs. 
  • πŸ“… Jan. 24, 2025: The Blackhawks trade Taylor Hall to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in 2025. 
  • πŸ“… Jan. 14, 2025: Connor Bedard becomes the 24th teenager to reach 100 points in his career. 
  • πŸ“… Dec. 6, 2024: Luke Richardson was fired by the Blackhawks, and Anders Sorensen was assigned as interim coach. 
  • πŸ“… Jun. 28, 2024: The Blackhawks draft Artyom Levshunov with the second pick in the NHL Draft. 
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Chicago Blackhawks Schedule and Betting Lines

Here's a look at the Blackhawks' upcoming schedule over their next three games. 

πŸ“… Apr. 4@ Was
πŸ“… Apr. 6vs. Pit
πŸ“… Apr. 8@ Pit
βœ… Last Verified:April 18, 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.

Spencer Knight is the newest member of the Blackhawks and will possibly be the starting goalie for the foreseeable future. 

Where Can I Bet on the Blackhawks to Win the Stanley Cup?

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Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoffs Chances

Looking Ahead: Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture

Chicago's playoff odds have been removed from the board, so they are definitely not in their favor. The Blackhawks will now have to look to next season to try and snap their playoff drought. 

 

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 51 points. They are just above the San Jose Sharks in the standings. The Nashville Predators are the next-closest team with 62 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 will have to wait until next season as they are officially eliminated from the playoff race. 

Blackhawks Playoff Picture Outlook & Postseason Predictions

The Blackhawks will not make the playoffs as they have been officially eliminated after another difficult 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 won 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.

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Robert Hayek

Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.

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