St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 07, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.04 | 3.70 |
| 2nd | Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.10 | 1.96 |
| 3rd | Landon Slaggert | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.11 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:27 | STL | Tyler Tucker | Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:26 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Oliver Moore, Matt Grzelcyk | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:41 | CHI | Oliver Moore | Matt Grzelcyk, Nick Foligno | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:22 | STL | Otto Stenberg | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:57 | CHI | Connor Murphy | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 12:27 | CHI | Landon Slaggert | Colton Dach, Connor Murphy | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 17:24 | CHI | Jason Dickinson | Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 05:11 | CHI | Andre Burakovsky | Ryan Greene, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v3 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 12:56 | CHI | Louis Crevier | Landon Slaggert, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 2–7 |
| 3rd 13:19 | STL | Nathan Walker | Alexey Toropchenko, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 3–7 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.86 | 3.98 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Power play | 0/6 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Hits | 25 | 19 |
| Blocks | 7 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.50 | 1.14 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:16 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:51 | 0.30 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.22 | 0.36 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.17 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | 0.56 | 0.32 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:19 | 0.29 | -0.02 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.86 | -0.09 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.19 | -0.15 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.03 | -0.27 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:01 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.29 | -0.81 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.08 | -0.82 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.04 | 3.70 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.10 | 1.96 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.11 | 1.89 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.27 | 1.77 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.40 | 1.65 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:09 | 0.20 | 1.57 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.04 | 1.53 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.15 | 1.31 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.23 | 1.07 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12:28 | 1.33 | 0.64 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.06 | 0.53 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:15 | 0.39 | -0.08 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:57 | 0.09 | -0.71 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.36 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 28 | 35 | 80.0% | -3.41 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.32 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 7–3 on Jan 07, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.98 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Chicago Blackhawks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matt Grzelcyk led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.7 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 7–3 on Jan 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 7, St. Louis Blues 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Grzelcyk led all skaters at 3.7, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.98 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.86, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 30 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 35. High-danger chances went 17 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 28 of 35 (-3.41 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 27 of 30 (0.32 goals saved above expected).