Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 3 | 1 | 6 | 17:07 | 1.39 | 3.93 |
| 2nd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.61 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:17 | 0.13 | 1.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:59 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Wyatt Kaiser, Roman Kantserov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:31 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | William Wallinder, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:09 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Moritz Seider, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 15:26 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Alex DeBrincat, J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:45 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Emmitt Finnie | 5v6 EN | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 | 4.95 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Hits | 19 | 22 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.16 | -0.16 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:41 | 0.10 | -0.29 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.05 | -0.32 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.18 | -0.40 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.02 | -0.51 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.07 | -0.74 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.01 | -0.89 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.01 | -0.97 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.14 | -1.06 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:24 | 0.00 | -1.66 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17:07 | 1.39 | 3.93 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.61 | 2.25 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:17 | 0.13 | 1.95 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:02 | 0.62 | 1.69 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12:16 | 0.26 | 1.63 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 1.34 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.04 | 1.24 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.01 | 1.19 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.19 | 1.09 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.27 | 1.06 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.34 | 0.82 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.21 | 0.36 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.31 | 0.07 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.34 | 0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 1.55 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.21 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 29, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.95 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.21 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Viktor Arvidsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.93 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 27 of 30, worth 1.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Viktor Arvidsson led all skaters at 3.93, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.95 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.21, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 19 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 31. High-danger chances went 17 to 26.