Blackhawks 2, Hurricanes 5 on October 10, 2026

Recap

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

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.