The Anaheim Ducks (15-8-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (10-9-5) in a Central-Pacific Division crossover that pits a surging Anaheim squad against a slumping Chicago team desperate to snap a five-game skid. With the Ducks’ young offense clicking behind Leo Carlsson’s hot streak and the Blackhawks leaning on Connor Bedard’s wizardry amid defensive woes, this afternoon tilt at the United Center could hinge on goaltending and special teams. Anaheim aims to build on a strong homestand, while Chicago seeks home-ice redemption after dropping their last four at the UC. Expect a middling-pace affair with transition chances galore. Puck drop is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET, airing exclusively on ESPN+ with streaming also available on Fubo.
Pucjkdrop: 3:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: TV – ESPN+; Streaming – Fubo, NHL App; Radio – KLAA 830 AM (Ducks), WGN 720 AM (Blackhawks)
Injury Report
Anaheim’s crease takes a hit with Lukas Dostal sidelined, forcing a choice between backups, while Chicago monitors Teuvo Teravainen’s status after a practice absence. The NHL’s official injury report (as of 11:00 a.m. ET on November 30) provides these updates—warmups will confirm Teravainen and any load management for stars.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Ducks | Lukas Dostal | Out | Upper Body; Expected return Dec 13 (2-3 weeks missed) |
| Ducks | Unspecified C | Injured Reserve | No details provided |
| Blackhawks | Teuvo Teravainen | Day-to-Day | Undisclosed; Questionable, missed practice Nov 29 |
| Blackhawks | Unspecified LW | Injured Reserve | Expected return Dec 13 |
| Blackhawks | Unspecified D | Long-Term IR | Expected return Jul 1 (LTIR) |
Ducks’ starter likely Petr Mrazek or Ville Husso; Blackhawks’ Arvid Soderblom expected in net after recent starts.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Anaheim Ducks | 15-8-1 | 7-5-1 Home / 8-3-0 Away | 14-10 | 14-10 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 10-9-5 | 6-4-2 Home / 4-5-3 Away | 19-5 | 10-14 |
Anaheim sits 5th in the Pacific with a +1.2 goal differential, while Chicago hovers 8th in the Central, boasting the league’s best puckline coverage but struggling offensively (2.8 GF/G).
Recent Team Forms
The Ducks are rolling into Chicago off a dramatic 5-4 shootout win over the Kings, capping a 4-2-0 homestand with balanced scoring (3.8 GF/G in span). The Blackhawks, conversely, are mired in a 0-4-1 rut, capped by a 4-3 loss to Nashville where they blew a third-period lead—scoring three or fewer goals in all five while allowing 3.6 GA/G. Combined shots project to 60.2 per game, tilting toward the over.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 5 Games (3-1-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. LA Kings | W 5-4 (SO) | Carlsson: 1G, 2A; Terry SO winner |
| 11/26/2025 | vs. Vegas | W 3-2 | McTavish: 2G; PK 4-4 |
| 11/23/2025 | @ San Jose | W 4-1 | Zegras: 1G, 2A; Road dominance |
| 11/21/2025 | vs. Seattle | L 4-3 | Vatrano: 2G; Late collapse |
| 11/19/2025 | @ Utah | T 2-2 (OT) | Dostal: 28 saves; Point earned |
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 5 Games (0-4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. Nashville | L 4-3 | Bedard: 1G, 1A; Blown 3rd-period lead |
| 11/26/2025 | @ St. Louis | L 3-2 | Kurashev: 1G; Soderblom 25 saves |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. Colorado | L 5-2 | Bertuzzi: 1G; Defensive meltdown |
| 11/21/2025 | @ Dallas | L 4-1 | Hall: 1A; Shutout chance wasted |
| 11/19/2025 | vs. Winnipeg | T 3-3 (SO) | Bedard SO goal; Point in skid |
Series History
Anaheim holds a narrow regular-season edge (54-49-5-2 over 110 games), but Chicago won their lone playoff series 4-3 in the 2015 Western Conference Finals. The Blackhawks took the season opener 2-1 on October 19, 2025, at home behind strong goaltending. Chicago is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings, with unders hitting in 7 of those (avg. 5.2 goals). At the United Center, the Hawks are 28-25-3 all-time vs. Anaheim.
Key Historical Trends:
Ducks 3-7 SU in last 10 head-to-heads.
Under in 7 of last 10 (avg. 5.2 goals).
Chicago covers +1.5 in 8 of last 10 home vs. Anaheim.
Player Matchups
Anaheim’s speed tests Chicago’s rebuild defense, with Bedard’s creativity vs. the Ducks’ top pair the focal point. Goaltending mismatch favors Anaheim if Mrazek starts—projected 62 minutes for top lines amid the skid pressure.
Leo Carlsson (Ducks, 5G, 5A last 10) vs. Connor Bedard (Blackhawks, 14G, 19A): Carlsson’s two-way play (55% Corsi) challenges Bedard’s shot volume (3.8 SOG/G), but the rookie phenom thrives at home (avg. 1.4 pts). Edge: Blackhawks.
Troy Terry (Ducks, 20A, PP specialist) vs. Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks, secondary scorer): Terry’s transition threat (0.7 PPA) exploits Bertuzzi’s grit, but Tyler’s net-front presence (1.2 hits/G) disrupts. Edge: Ducks.
Mason McTavish (Ducks, 8G) vs. Philipp Kurashev (Blackhawks, playmaker): McTavish’s physicality (2.1 hits/G) vs. Kurashev’s vision—key for faceoffs (McTavish 52%). Edge: Even.
Petr Mrazek/Ville Husso (Ducks, .908 SV%) vs. Arvid Soderblom (Blackhawks, .892 SV%): Ducks’ tandem edges Soderblom’s inconsistency (3.45 GAA last 5); Chicago held to low shots recently.
X-Factor: Ducks’ power play (22.4%, No. 8 league) vs. Hawks’ PK (79.2%, No. 25).
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Ducks: 4-1 SU last 5; 8-3 SU road; Over in 6/10 away.
Blackhawks: 0-5 SU last 5; 19-5 ATS overall; Under in 4/5 skid games.
Head-to-Head: Under in 7/10; Hawks 6-4 SU last 10.
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks – 119
Chicago Blackhawks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
