NHL · Final Recap
Blackhawks Edge Kings 2-1 Behind Kantserov’s Power-Play Strike
October 28, 2026 · 2:40 AM
Chicago snaps its three-game skid with a one-goal win powered by a special-teams strike and Spencer Knight’s strong night.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at the United Center, ending a three-game losing streak. Roman Kantserov scored Chicago’s lone power-play goal, and Wyatt Kaiser added the other Blackhawks tally. Kantserov finished with one goal, one point, four shots, one hit and a plus-minus of zero; Kaiser had one goal, two shots, one hit and a plus-minus of zero. Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Patrick Kane and Teuvo Teravainen each recorded an assist for Chicago, while Nazar and Kane finished plus-one. Samuel Helenius scored for Los Angeles with one shot and three hits, and Andre Lee and Jared Wright each had an assist. Chicago held a narrow 27-26 edge in shots, while the Kings led 28-15 in hits; the Blackhawks went 1-for-1 on the power play and Los Angeles went 0-for-1. Spencer Knight stopped 25 of 26 shots for a .962 save percentage, while Anton Forsberg made 25 saves on 27 shots for a .926 save percentage.
Key Performers
Roman Kantserov, Chicago: 1 goal, 1 point, 4 shots, 1 power-play goal, 1 hit, plus-minus 0. Wyatt Kaiser, Chicago: 1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots, 1 hit, plus-minus 0. Spencer Knight, Chicago: 25 saves on 26 shots, .962 save percentage.
Standings Impact
Chicago improves to 4-8-0 with 8 points and breaks its L3 streak. Los Angeles falls to 3-6-2 and stays on 8 points.
DYMA Insight
The Blackhawks converted their only power play while Knight stopped 25 of 26 shots; Chicago entered ranked 32nd in the power index, with the Kings 26th. Los Angeles had more hits, 28-15, but Chicago’s one-goal edge held.