Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Edmonton Oilers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Adam Henrique | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.31 | 1.41 |
| 2nd | Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.40 | 1.24 |
| 3rd | Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:32 | EDM | Adam Henrique | Jack Roslovic, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:13 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 05:06 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:59 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.97 | 4.56 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 9 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.31 | 0.76 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:35 | 0.42 | 0.58 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.54 | 0.30 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:35 | 0.21 | 0.08 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Sacha Boisvert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:10 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.11 | -0.04 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.32 | -0.25 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:49 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.08 | -0.50 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.20 | -0.63 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.31 | 1.41 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.40 | 1.24 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.51 | 1.17 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:38 | 0.30 | 1.04 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.30 | 0.90 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:07 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22:24 | 0.50 | 0.63 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:09 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:43 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:13 | 0.24 | 0.42 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:11 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.27 | -0.35 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.06 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 32 | 33 | 96.9% | 2.58 | L |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 5 | 80.0% | -0.60 | |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.83 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.56 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Adam Henrique led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.41 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 33, worth 2.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Henrique led all skaters at 1.41, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.56 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.97, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 18 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 38. High-danger chances went 16 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 33 (2.58 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 17 of 18 (1.83 goals saved above expected).