Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 26, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 5 |
| 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 | Tobias Bjornfot | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.43 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.12 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:33 | FLA | Tobias Bjornfot | Cole Schwindt | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:30 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Ilya Mikheyev, Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:20 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:24 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Evan Rodrigues, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:11 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Evan Rodrigues, Eetu Luostarinen | 6v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 19:38 | FLA | Tobias Bjornfot | Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 1.85 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.43 | 1.45 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.12 | 1.29 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:44 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:15 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.26 | 0.75 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:44 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:16 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:18 | 0.79 | 0.75 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.26 | 0.64 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 21 | 22 | 95.0% | 0.92 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.67 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 on Jan 26, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.85 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tobias Bjornfot led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 21 of 22, worth 0.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 on Jan 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tobias Bjornfot led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.85 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.04, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 25 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 20. High-danger chances went 11 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 21 of 22 (0.92 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 24 (-1.67 goals saved above expected).