Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.17 | 1.29 |
| 2nd | Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.39 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:22 | 0.17 | 1.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:31 | LAK | Samuel Helenius | Jared Wright, Andre Lee | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 16:40 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:17 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Frank Nazar, Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.84 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Hits | 28 | 15 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:22 | 0.17 | 1.17 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:59 | 0.22 | 1.00 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:19 | 0.06 | 0.82 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:21 | 0.51 | 0.16 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:51 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:26 | 0.29 | 0.01 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:27 | 0.81 | -0.12 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.14 | -0.23 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.19 | -0.57 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.06 | -0.59 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.17 | 1.29 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.39 | 1.29 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.11 | 1.01 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.84 | 0.81 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:52 | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:42 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:28 | 0.41 | 0.38 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.13 | 0.31 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.10 | 0.31 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.44 | 0.25 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.25 | 0.04 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.15 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.84 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Oct 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.69 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.84 — Chicago Blackhawks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Frank Nazar led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.29 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Frank Nazar led all skaters at 1.29, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.69 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.84, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 27. High-danger chances went 26 to 23.