Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks — Saturday, October 10, 2026 Game Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Final.
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- Roman Kantserov (1)
- Oliver Moore (2)
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- Mark Jankowski (3)
- SHSebastian Aho (5)
- Jackson Blake (1)
- Taylor Hall (3)
- Jordan Martinook (1)
Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 39 | 26 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Hits | 12 | 13 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 24 |
| Penalty minutes | 4 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Game Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes defeated Chicago Blackhawks, 5–2. Carolina Hurricanes led shots on goal 39–26. Carolina Hurricanes went 0-for-2; Chicago Blackhawks went 0-for-2. Carolina Hurricanes won 55.6% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Blackhawks 2, Hurricanes 5 on October 10, 2026
On October 10, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at United Center. Mark Jankowski scored on a breakaway late in the first, and Carolina added three goals in 4:25 spanning the first and second periods.
Sebastian Aho scored shorthanded, and Jackson Blake scored 1:19 later for a 3-0 edge. Roman Kantserov scored his first NHL goal for Chicago at 4:40 of the second before Taylor Hall answered at 6:05. Jordan Martinook made it 4-1 with a slot backhand at 5:00 of the third.
Oliver Moore scored with 5:46 left for Chicago. Brandon Bussi made 24 saves for Carolina, which outshot the Blackhawks 39-26 and won its fourth straight game at 4-1-1. Spencer Knight had 34 saves for Chicago.
Chicago lost for the fifth time in six games while playing without suspended center Frank Nazar. Blake and Jordan Martinook each had a goal and an assist for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Scoring and goaltending
Carolina Hurricanes won 5–2 at United Center.
Who scored
- Mark Jankowski Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesperi Kotkaniemi (2), Eric Robinson (2)
- Sebastian Aho Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: K'Andre Miller (2)
- Jackson Blake Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Logan Stankoven (1), Jordan Martinook (1)
- Roman Kantserov Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: none
- Taylor Hall Goal (3) Slap Shot, assists: Jackson Blake (6), Mike Reilly (1)
- Jordan Martinook Goal (1) Backhand, assists: Nikolaj Ehlers (3), Mike Reilly (2)
- Oliver Moore Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Wyatt Kaiser (2), Ryan Donato (1)
Goalies
- Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 26 for Carolina Hurricanes.
- Spencer Knight stopped 34 of 39 for Chicago Blackhawks.
Mark Jankowski Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Jesperi Kotkaniemi (2), Eric Robinson (2) That made the score 1–0 in the 1st, and Carolina Hurricanes stayed ahead.