St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 2, Chicago Blackhawks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
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 | Connor McMichael | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:53 | 1.48 | 1.71 |
| 2nd | Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.97 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Anton Frondell | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.14 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:38 | STL | Mason McTavish | Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:40 | CHI | Sam Rinzel | Frank Nazar, Nick Lardis | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:40 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Artyom Levshunov, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:51 | CHI | Cole Smith | — | 4v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:22 | STL | Connor McMichael | Philip Broberg, Pavel Buchnevich | 4v6 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:56 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Tyler Bertuzzi, Anton Frondell | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.32 | 2.60 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 59.4% | 40.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 28 | 18 |
| Blocks | 8 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:53 | 1.48 | 1.71 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.21 | 1.02 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:04 | 0.20 | 0.94 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.04 | 0.93 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.27 | 0.74 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:15 | 0.31 | 0.59 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Dillon Dube | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.10 | -0.31 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.42 | -0.38 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.68 | -0.39 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.09 | -0.44 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.97 | 1.48 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.14 | 1.25 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.08 | 0.86 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.07 | 0.71 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.02 | 0.53 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.06 | 0.53 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:27 | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.07 | -0.22 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.02 | -0.31 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:22 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | -0.58 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 2.32 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.6 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 4.32 — St. Louis Blues owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Connor McMichael led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.71 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 4, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McMichael led all skaters at 1.71, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.6 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 4.32, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 28 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 21. High-danger chances went 18 to 12.