Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
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 | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.71 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:33 | 0.15 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.97 | 1.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:12 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:50 | CAR | Joel Nystrom | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:35 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Ryan Donato, Oliver Moore | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:16 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Jordan Martinook, Jaccob Slavin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:38 | CHI | Connor Murphy | Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 14:20 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Connor Bedard | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Oliver Moore | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.10 | 5.58 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 36.4% | 63.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 29 |
| Blocks | 14 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.71 | 1.75 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:30 | 0.62 | 0.84 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.23 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.43 | 0.28 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.79 | 0.22 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:37 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.87 | -0.01 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.67 | -0.17 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.36 | -0.22 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:40 | 0.14 | -0.44 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.06 | -0.57 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:33 | 0.15 | 1.38 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.97 | 1.35 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:14 | 0.98 | 1.32 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.01 | 1.01 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.43 | 0.91 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.07 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.21 | 0.83 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:41 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.13 | 0.56 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.38 | 0.43 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.54 | 0.08 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:39 | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 0.73 | 0.01 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.43 | -0.06 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:36 | 0.43 | -0.09 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.83 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.85 | O |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Jan 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.58 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 5.1 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ilya Mikheyev led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 28 of 31, worth 1.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ilya Mikheyev led all skaters at 1.75, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.58 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 5.1, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 28 of 31 (1.83 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 19 of 22 (0.85 goals saved above expected).