Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.09 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.44 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.03 | 1.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:12 | TBL | Victor Hedman | Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:22 | TBL | Ilya Mikheyev | Erik Cernak, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 02:38 | TBL | Ryan McDonagh | Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 05:08 | TBL | Ilya Mikheyev | Erik Cernak, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 19:10 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Sam Rinzel, Ethan Del Mastro | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.83 | 2.99 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Hits | 31 | 13 |
| Blocks | 8 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.02 | 1.03 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:50 | 0.14 | 0.89 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.10 | 0.49 |
| Dillon Boucher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.17 | 0.38 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:53 | 0.18 | -0.12 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.29 | -0.41 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.09 | -0.59 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.29 | -0.61 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.00 | -1.20 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:56 | 0.03 | -1.70 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.09 | 1.75 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.44 | 1.43 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.03 | 1.27 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.15 | 1.20 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.41 | 1.13 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.30 | 1.13 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.06 | 1.05 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.19 | 0.76 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:41 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.60 | 0.53 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.03 | 0.48 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:01 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:00 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | -1.01 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 0.83 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Nov 05, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.99 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.83 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Erik Cernak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 of 26, worth 0.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Erik Cernak led all skaters at 1.75, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.99 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.83, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 26 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 35. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.