Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov 07, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Carolina Hurricanes 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 9 |
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 | Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.05 | 3.53 |
| 2nd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.00 | 3.53 |
| 3rd | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.21 | 3.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:34 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | K'Andre Miller, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:21 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:54 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 19:27 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 04:43 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | William Carrier | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 10:36 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Sean Walker, William Carrier | 5v5 | 0–6 |
| 2nd 18:06 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 0–7 |
| 3rd 05:56 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 13:41 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 2–7 |
| 3rd 16:18 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Alexander Nikishin, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 2–8 |
| 3rd 19:47 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 2–9 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.91 | 4.45 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 36.4% | 63.6% |
| Hits | 22 | 8 |
| Blocks | 9 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 6 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.50 | 1.25 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.00 | 1.19 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Dillon Boucher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:27 | 0.14 | -0.34 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.09 | -0.42 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.07 | -0.46 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.01 | -0.78 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.08 | -0.94 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.05 | -0.97 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.06 | -1.00 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | -1.26 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.39 | -1.54 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.10 | -2.18 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.01 | -3.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.05 | 3.53 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.00 | 3.53 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.21 | 3.29 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15:43 | 0.51 | 2.98 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:25 | 0.86 | 2.82 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.09 | 2.77 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.06 | 2.72 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14:25 | 0.48 | 2.43 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:25 | 0.07 | 2.23 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.14 | 2.07 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.71 | 1.71 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.23 | 1.51 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.44 | 1.01 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.49 | 0.61 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 11 | 17 | 64.7% | -3.61 | L |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.94 | |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.10 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 9–2 on Nov 07, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.45 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sean Walker led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.53 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 9–2 on Nov 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 9, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Walker led all skaters at 3.53, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.45 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.91, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 20 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 33. High-danger chances went 12 to 22.