Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.20 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.42 | 1.24 |
| 3rd | Nick Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.07 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:38 | CHI | Nick Foligno | Colton Dach, Landon Slaggert | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:14 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Mikael Backlund, Connor Zary | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 06:05 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | — | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:59 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Yegor Sharangovich | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 1.94 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 29 | 11 |
| Blocks | 12 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.20 | 1.54 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.42 | 1.24 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:42 | 0.78 | 0.80 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.11 | 0.44 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:55 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dryden Hunt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:35 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:34 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.34 | -0.05 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.04 | -0.38 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.07 | 0.95 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:27 | 0.43 | 0.64 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:17 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.86 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.28 | L |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Jan 15, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 3.02 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikael Backlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Devin Cooley stopped 22 of 23, worth 0.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikael Backlund led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 3.02, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 23 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 23. High-danger chances went 9 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 22 of 23 (0.86 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 22 (0.28 goals saved above expected).