Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Boston Bruins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
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 | Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.44 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 0.38 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.20 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:04 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Patrick Kane, Connor Bedard | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:05 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:31 | CHI | Anton Frondell | Tyler Bertuzzi, Sam Rinzel | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:34 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | James Hagens | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:38 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Andrew Mangiapane | 4v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:20 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Ryan Donato, Roman Kantserov | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 13:06 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | JJ Peterka, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:48 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy, JJ Peterka | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 02:32 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Charlie McAvoy | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.89 | 3.83 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.20 | 1.30 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22:07 | 0.83 | 1.28 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 19:15 | 0.94 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.15 | 0.74 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.13 | 0.73 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.14 | 0.61 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.06 | 0.58 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:15 | 0.12 | 0.55 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.11 | 0.37 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:34 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.15 | -0.08 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.73 | -0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:57 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.44 | 1.58 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 0.38 | 1.55 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:38 | 0.33 | 1.13 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.63 | 1.13 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.20 | 0.68 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21:15 | 0.25 | 0.67 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.03 | 0.67 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:48 | 0.73 | 0.66 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:24 | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:03 | 0.28 | 0.03 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -1.17 | O |
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 37 | 41 | 90.2% | -0.49 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 3.83 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 3.89 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Morgan Geekie led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 5, Chicago Blackhawks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Morgan Geekie led all skaters at 1.58, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.83 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.89, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 41 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 32. High-danger chances went 28 to 22.