Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.16 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.39 | 2.23 |
| 3rd | Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.16 | 2.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:14 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Andre Burakovsky, Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:14 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Nick Foligno | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:55 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:51 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Hampus Lindholm, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:14 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 09:01 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:02 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 24 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.16 | 2.34 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.39 | 2.23 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.16 | 2.22 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.30 | 1.93 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.12 | 1.90 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.28 | 1.42 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:46 | 0.33 | 1.39 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.04 | 1.28 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.25 | 1.25 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.02 | 1.21 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.34 | 0.67 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.02 | 0.53 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:07 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.06 | -0.12 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.02 | 0.52 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.14 | -0.18 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.17 | -0.21 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20:48 | 0.49 | -0.23 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.04 | -0.55 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.06 | -0.60 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:42 | 0.04 | -1.67 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.01 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.11 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Jan 17, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.78 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.02 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Charlie McAvoy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie McAvoy led all skaters at 2.34, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.78 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.02, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 23 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 24. High-danger chances went 9 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 22 of 24 (0.01 goals saved above expected); Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 of 23 (-2.11 goals saved above expected).