Ottawa Senators at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 7 |
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 | Connor Bedard | C | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16:25 | 0.22 | 2.94 |
| 2nd | Louis Crevier | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:47 | CHI | Colton Dach | Louis Crevier, Nick Foligno | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:06 | CHI | Louis Crevier | Jason Dickinson, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:53 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Andre Burakovsky, Frank Nazar | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 02:58 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Matt Grzelcyk, Artyom Levshunov | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 04:58 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 07:09 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Artem Zub | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 08:31 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Nikolas Matinpalo, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 03:46 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Ryan Greene | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 08:24 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Connor Bedard, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 12:44 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Nick Foligno | 4v6 | 3–7 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 1.24 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Hits | 32 | 34 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 10 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.03 | 1.33 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.07 | 1.24 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.06 | 0.95 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:03 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:19 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:30 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.02 | -0.70 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16:25 | 0.22 | 2.94 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | 1.64 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.89 | 1.39 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Colton Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.16 | 1.20 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.18 | 1.05 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.01 | -0.45 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.40 | -1.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 25 | 76.0% | -5.33 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -1.48 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Ottawa Senators 7–3 on Oct 28, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.24 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 1.51 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Connor Bedard led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.94 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 21 of 24, worth -1.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 7–3 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 7, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Bedard led all skaters at 2.94, on 3G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.24 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 1.51, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 24 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 26. High-danger chances went 9 to 8.