Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| 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 | Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.04 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.25 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.80 | 1.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:03 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:09 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | K'Andre Miller | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:28 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 04:40 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:05 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake, Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 05:00 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Nikolaj Ehlers, Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 14:14 | CHI | Oliver Moore | Wyatt Kaiser, Ryan Donato | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.67 | 2.50 |
| High-danger shots | 33 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 13 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.04 | 2.29 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.25 | 2.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.80 | 1.99 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 1.83 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 1.49 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.38 | 1.26 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.07 | 1.18 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:04 | 0.57 | 1.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:49 | 0.07 | 0.99 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:37 | 0.53 | 0.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.01 | 0.62 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:52 | 0.12 | 0.43 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:36 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.12 | -0.21 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:51 | 0.47 | -0.25 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.35 | 0.77 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.22 | 0.55 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:17 | 0.48 | -0.07 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.15 | -0.14 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.24 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:17 | 0.29 | -0.37 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.21 | -0.97 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:40 | 0.06 | -1.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.50 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 34 | 39 | 87.2% | -1.33 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Oct 10, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.5 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.67 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mike Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 26, worth 0.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mike Reilly led all skaters at 2.29, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.5 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.67, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 39 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 26. High-danger chances went 33 to 23.