Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
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 | Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.18 | 1.24 |
| 2nd | Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.03 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:17 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Trevor Zegras, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:13 | PHI | Noah Cates | Travis Konecny, Jamie Drysdale | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 18:30 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Matt Grzelcyk, Artyom Levshunov | 4v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:52 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Sean Couturier, Rasmus Ristolainen | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Hits | 12 | 17 |
| Blocks | 16 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 0 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.18 | 1.24 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.03 | 1.03 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.20 | 0.44 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:39 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:28 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:04 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:35 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:40 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:14 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:56 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 1.48 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.99 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Dec 23, 2025.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.27 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Travis Konecny led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.24 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Travis Konecny led all skaters at 1.24, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.27 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.86, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Ersson stopped 20 of 21 (1.48 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 23 of 25 (0.99 goals saved above expected).