Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 7, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 7 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | William Carrier | L | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.05 | 2.83 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.73 | 2.79 |
| 3rd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.27 | 2.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:19 | CAR | Sean Walker | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:48 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:10 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:08 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 14:50 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Alexander Nikishin, William Carrier | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 05:47 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | William Carrier | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 06:09 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Louis Crevier, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 08:13 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Shayne Gostisbehere, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 12:51 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | William Carrier, Nicolas Deslauriers | 5v5 | 7–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 2.04 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 14 | 14 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.05 | 2.83 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.73 | 2.79 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.27 | 2.17 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.24 | 2.17 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:06 | 0.15 | 1.95 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.13 | 1.81 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:22 | 0.01 | 1.79 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.04 | 1.58 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:49 | 0.22 | 1.38 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.09 | 1.21 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.37 | 0.21 |
| Josiah Slavin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Skyler Brind'Amour | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Frondell | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:46 | 0.57 | 2.14 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.08 | 0.56 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.40 | -0.11 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.08 | -0.66 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.04 | -0.70 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.05 | -0.91 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.45 | -0.92 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.02 | -0.96 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.15 | -0.99 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.02 | -1.06 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | -1.09 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.06 | -1.19 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.03 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | -0.07 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 22 | 68.2% | -4.20 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7–2 on Apr 09, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.04 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.7 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
William Carrier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.83 on 3 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7–2 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 7, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Carrier led all skaters at 2.83, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.04 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.7, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 22 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 25. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 25 (-0.07 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 15 of 22 (-4.2 goals saved above expected).