Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 23, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.19 | 2.39 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.66 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.50 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:41 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:57 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Ryan McDonagh, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:16 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Lukas Reichel | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:18 | TBL | Ryan McDonagh | Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:06 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Frank Nazar, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 3.57 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 39.2% | 60.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 15 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.50 | 1.54 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:05 | 0.23 | 1.41 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:22 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.20 | 0.78 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 0.56 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.05 | 0.37 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.27 | 0.13 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:32 | 0.23 | 0.02 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.30 | -0.12 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.03 | -0.64 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.25 | -1.22 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.19 | 2.39 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.66 | 1.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.24 | 1.01 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:09 | 0.38 | 0.45 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.11 | 0.23 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:00 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.38 | 0.09 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.36 | 0.07 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.08 | -0.00 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.19 | -0.23 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.12 | -0.30 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.30 | -0.32 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:05 | 0.15 | -0.95 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.40 | W |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.50 | L |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 on Oct 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.57 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.85 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan McDonagh led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 on Oct 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan McDonagh led all skaters at 2.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.57 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.85, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 25 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 10.