Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 25, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
| 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 | Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:55 | 0.25 | 2.36 |
| 2nd | Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:32 | 0.63 | 1.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:34 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Andrew Mangiapane, Kevin Korchinski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:49 | FLA | Sandis Vilmanis | Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:21 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Seth Jones, Brady Tkachuk | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:15 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Patrick Kane, Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 17:37 | FLA | Lars Eller | Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.60 | 2.96 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/7 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 33 | 18 |
| Blocks | 15 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 1 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:55 | 0.25 | 2.36 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:32 | 0.63 | 1.16 |
| Lars Eller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.25 | 1.09 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:04 | 0.58 | 1.08 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.45 | 1.07 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.33 | 1.05 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.15 | 0.80 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:53 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:27 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.24 | -0.06 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:12 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:46 | 0.05 | 0.58 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.38 | 0.50 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:40 | 0.42 | 0.48 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.14 | 0.46 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:09 | 0.17 | 0.41 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.59 | 0.37 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.26 | -0.02 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:22 | 0.22 | -0.06 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:46 | 0.26 | -0.22 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.09 | -0.25 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.04 | -0.31 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Florida Panthers | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.96 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.06 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.96 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.6 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Seth Jones led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.36 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Akira Schmid stopped 19 of 21, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Seth Jones led all skaters at 2.36, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.96 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.6, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 33 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 21. High-danger chances went 20 to 22.