Photos: Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 (SO)

January 23, 2026 by Chicago Tribune

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 23, 2026, at the United Center.

Tampa Bay Lightning centers Gage Goncalves (93) and Dominic James (17) embrace after James scored the game-winning goal during a shootout against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (left) is congratulated by teammate Erik Cernak as the Lightning celebrate their shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) celebrates after scoring during the shootout of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) celebrates after scoring during the shootout of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) gestures after scoring on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom during the shootout of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) celebrates after scoring during the shootout of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) skates along the boards in the third period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) battle in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous (51) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) battle in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous (51) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) battle in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) misses an opportunity to score on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) defends the goal as Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) tries to score in the second period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) makes a save in the second period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) reaches for the puck while laying on the ice in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (center) celebrates with is teammates after scoring a goal in the second period of a game against theChicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) battle in the second period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) makes a quick stop in front of the Tampa Bay Lightning bench in the first period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile (67) and Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) battle in the first period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) makes a pass in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) tries to locate the puck in the first period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 23, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)