Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 31, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.36 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
| 3rd | Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 1.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:42 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Ilya Mikheyev, Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:06 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:19 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Alex Iafallo, Mark Scheifele | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:57 | WPG | Isak Rosen | Danil Zhilkin, Neal Pionk | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:26 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 09:46 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Ilya Mikheyev, Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:33 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Josh Morrissey | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 2.26 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Hits | 27 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:42 | 0.15 | 1.38 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.01 | 1.06 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:25 | 0.22 | 1.05 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:54 | 0.04 | 1.00 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:07 | 0.43 | 0.88 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.09 | 0.83 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:06 | 0.07 | 0.83 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.39 | 0.78 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:12 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.41 | 0.48 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| Parker Ford | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:10 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:27 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.36 | 2.21 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 1.86 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.57 | 1.36 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.05 | 0.62 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.11 | -0.03 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.04 | -0.08 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:53 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.60 | -0.20 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:44 | 0.06 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.95 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.51 | O |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Mar 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.26 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.49 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 21, worth -0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Mar 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters at 2.21, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.26 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.49, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 24 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 21. High-danger chances went 14 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 21 (-0.95 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 24 (-1.51 goals saved above expected).