Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
| 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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23:48 | 0.76 | 1.76 |
| 2nd | J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:51 | 0.21 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.28 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:42 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Nick Lardis, Oliver Moore | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:42 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Frank Nazar | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Louis Crevier | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | TBL | Dominic James | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.74 | 3.86 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:48 | 0.76 | 1.76 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:51 | 0.21 | 1.44 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.28 | 1.30 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.59 | 1.23 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.38 | 0.95 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:51 | 0.34 | 0.64 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:32 | 0.26 | 0.64 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.40 | 0.57 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.04 | 0.47 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:22 | 0.78 | 0.32 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.55 | 0.26 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.33 | -0.07 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.51 | -0.10 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:01 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.54 | 1.02 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.19 | 0.41 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:41 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:37 | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:26 | 0.71 | -0.03 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.23 | -0.22 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.13 | -0.30 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.09 | -0.33 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:20 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.05 | -0.38 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.11 | -0.74 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:36 | 0.34 | -0.79 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:42 | 0.02 | -1.09 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.29 | -1.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 19 | 94.4% | 1.66 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.74 | O |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2–1 on Jan 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.86 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 5.74 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.76 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 30 of 31, worth 3.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2–1 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 1.76, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.86 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.74, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 31 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 18. High-danger chances went 24 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 19 (1.66 goals saved above expected); Arvid Soderblom stopped 30 of 31 (3.74 goals saved above expected).