Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers on Nov 04, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Florida Panthers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Sandis Vilmanis | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.31 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18:04 | 1.25 | 2.89 |
| 3rd | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:16 | 0.55 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:43 | FLA | Sandis Vilmanis | Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:29 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 13:20 | FLA | Seth Jones | Sandis Vilmanis, Sam Reinhart | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:48 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Ethan Del Mastro, Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:31 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Cole Smith, Ethan Del Mastro | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:01 | FLA | Sandis Vilmanis | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:09 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Sam Rinzel, Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 18:33 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Sandis Vilmanis | 5v6 EN | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 | 3.81 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 28 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.33 | 1.91 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:25 | 0.37 | 0.99 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.43 | 0.80 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:44 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.10 | -0.19 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.24 | -0.30 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.02 | -0.45 |
| Dillon Boucher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:10 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.01 | -0.62 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.31 | 3.13 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 18:04 | 1.25 | 2.89 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:16 | 0.55 | 2.16 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.02 | 1.20 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.23 | 1.00 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:57 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.07 | 0.43 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.00 | -1.02 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.81 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.14 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 on Nov 04, 2026.
Florida Panthers generated 3.81 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sandis Vilmanis led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 25 of 29, worth -0.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 on Nov 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sandis Vilmanis led all skaters at 3.13, on 2G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.81 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.86, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 20 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 19.