Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| 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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24:31 | 0.38 | 3.24 |
| 2nd | Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.59 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.12 | 1.83 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:41 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:16 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 14:46 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:07 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Zach Hyman | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:15 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | — | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.37 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 24:31 | 0.38 | 3.24 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.59 | 2.15 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.12 | 1.83 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.30 | 1.20 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.23 | 1.00 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.27 | 0.76 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.73 | 0.59 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:28 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:05 | 0.38 | 0.25 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.25 | 0.14 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.38 | 0.11 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.70 | 1.04 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:52 | 0.27 | 0.12 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.23 | -0.08 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:33 | 0.20 | -0.12 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.17 | -0.17 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:27 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.15 | -0.19 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.24 | -0.25 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:40 | 0.23 | -0.42 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:34 | 0.14 | -0.50 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.37 | -0.56 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.01 | -0.81 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.11 | -1.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.96 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 1.15 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Jan 12, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.38 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 4.37 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 3.24, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.38 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 4.37, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 37 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 30. High-danger chances went 21 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 29 of 30 (1.96 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 33 of 36 (1.15 goals saved above expected).