For the third time this season, the Chicago Blackhawks lit up the scoreboard with seven goals, cruising past the St. Louis Blues for their fourth straight win. It marked the second time this season the Blackhawks scored seven or more goals against the Blues, following an emphatic 8–3 win at Enterprise Center on October 15. The outburst also marked the first time Chicago has scored seven-plus goals against the same opponent twice in a single season since 1994–95, when it did so twice against Vancouver.
Connor Murphy, Oliver Moore, Landon Slaggert, and Louis Crevier each recorded a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks continued their offensive surge. Chicago struck three times on the power play, marking the second time this season they have scored three power-play goals in a single game. The win also marked the first time this season the Blackhawks have won four straight games. The last time Chicago reached that milestone was from February 17 to 25, 2023, when they put together a five-game winning streak. The Blackhawks remain perfect in 2026 with a 4–0–0 record.
Game Summary
1st Period – 1–1 Tie
The game did not start well for the Blackhawks, as they surrendered the opening goal just 27 seconds into the contest. A lost battle by Ryan Greene against Brayden Schenn allowed Tyler Tucker to find space alone in front of the net, where he snapped the puck past Spencer Knight for his second goal of the season.
Chicago responded midway through the period on their first power play. Nick Lardis scored his third goal of the season — and his second on the power play — ripping a wrist shot past Jordan Binnington to tie the game at 1–1.
The story of the period was discipline, or the lack of it, from the Blackhawks. Chicago took three minor penalties, including a brief 12-second 5-on-3 disadvantage. However, the penalty kill stood strong, shutting down every Blues opportunity and once again showing why the Blackhawks rank among the top five penalty-killing teams in the NHL this season.
After 20 minutes, the score was tied, though St. Louis held the edge in shots, shot attempts, and scoring chances. Spencer Knight was sharp early, making several key saves to keep the game even heading into the second period.
2nd Period – Blackhawks explode for four goals
No Connor Bedard, no Frank Nazar — no problem. The Blackhawks completely took over the game in the second period, scoring four goals and generating 14 scoring chances in their most dominant 20 minutes of the season. It marked the first time this year Chicago scored four goals in the middle frame.
Oliver Moore got things started at 7:41 on the power play, scoring his fourth goal of the season to give the Blackhawks their first lead of the night. It was back-to-back power-play goals for Chicago, both coming from Unit #2, and Moore’s first power-play goal of the season. Mike Grzelcyk picked up his second assist of the game on the play, capping off a strong night from the blue line.
The lead didn’t last long. Just 41 seconds later, Blues rookie Otto Stenberg scored the first goal of his NHL career to tie the game 2–2. A bad pass by Artyom Levshunov deflected off Landon Slaggert’s skate, creating a turnover that Stenberg capitalized on with a quick wrist shot over Spencer Knight’s right shoulder.
Chicago answered immediately. Only 35 seconds later, Connor Murphy restored the Blackhawks’ lead with a booming slap shot to make it 3–2. It was Murphy’s first goal of the season, the 44th of his NHL career, and his first since December 15 against the Islanders — snapping an 82-game goal drought. It was also a shot Jordan Binnington would likely want back.
The Blackhawks weren’t done. At 12:27, Landon Slaggert tipped in a point shot from Kirby Dach for his second goal of the season. Then at 17:24, Jason Dickinson made it 5–2, deflecting a Louis Crevier shot past Binnington. Three of Chicago’s four goals in the period came from long-range shots redirected through traffic.
Chicago fired 17 shots on goal in the second period alone, overwhelming Binnington, who finished the night with a .800 save percentage.
3rd Period – Blackhawks close the deal
The Blackhawks put the game away in the third period, scoring two more goals and extending their unanswered goal streak to five to seal a 7–3 victory over the Blues.
Andre Burakovsky struck first at 5:11 on the power play, firing a wrist shot past Jordan Binnington for his second goal of the season. It was Chicago’s third power-play goal of the night, effectively taking the legs out of the Blues. Ryan Greene and Teuvo Teravainen picked up the assists on the play.
Chicago added another at 12:56 when Louis Crevier scored his fourth goal of the season on a backhand in tight. The goal gave Crevier his second point of the night and marked his third multi-point game of the season, continuing an impressive stretch for the young defenseman.
St. Louis finally broke through at 13:19 in a losing cause when Nathan Walker batted a puck out of mid-air past Spencer Knight for his fourth goal of the season, cutting the score to 7–3.
The third period also featured plenty of chaos and frustration on the Blues’ side. After one of Chicago’s goals, Binnington flipped the puck into the crowd in frustration. Moments later, Tyler Bertuzzi was assessed a 10-minute misconduct following a heated argument with the officials. Adding to the confusion, Blues head coach Jim Montgomery attempted to pull Binnington from the net, only for the goalie to refuse. As assistant coaches scrambled to communicate with the goalie coach, Joel Hofer stood by on the bench, masked up and waiting, as total confusion unfolded behind the Blues’ bench.
Inside the Locker Room
Oliver Moore:
“It’s exciting,” Moore said. “I would be lying if I said it’s not a ton of fun in here, just with the group we have. Coming into the rink every day, it’s my favorite part of the day, and I think for a lot of guys in here. It’s a lot about the winning. We want to win, but I think our process right now is what’s allowing us to really be free out there. We’re all on the same page and we’ve got to look to keep it going.”
Connor Murphy:
“It’s nice,” Murphy said. “It’s not happening too often, so it’s always fun to get one. And even for the D, for Lou (Crevier) to get one and have a couple good shots for assists, it’s fun to contribute — especially at home. It felt like a great crowd, surprising for a late Wednesday night. It was loud, and it gave us a lot of energy.”
Jason Dickinson:
“I think we’re seeing great development from the group and taking strides,” Dickinson said. “Games matter so much right now. You look at the standings, and I think three points was separating us from a playoff spot. To keep climbing, keep pushing for points, and keep clawing our way there, we have to treat games like this as playoff games — especially against a team that was right ahead of us.”
Game Stats
| Stat | STL | CHI |
| Shots on Goal | 30 | 35 |
| Face-off % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Power Play | 0/5 | 3/4 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 20 |
| Hits | 25 | 19 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Blackhawks Players Highlights
Oliver Moore 1G 1A 2PTS
Landon Slaggert 1G 1A 2PTS 2SOG 1BLK 1HITS
Connor Murphy 1G 1A 2PTS 2SOG 4BLK
Louis Crevier 1G 1A 2PTS 2SOG 2BLK 2HITS
Matt Grzelcyk 2A 2PTS
Jason Dickinson 1G 1PTS 3SOG 2BLK 4HITS
Andrei Burakovsky 1G 1PTS 1PPG 4SOG
Nick Lardis 1G 1PTS 1PPG 2SOG
Spencer Knight 3 goals on 27 shots .900
Three Stars of the Game
- Connor Murphy (CHI): 1 G, 1 A
- Oliver Moore (CHI): 1 G, 1 A
- Louis Crevier (CHI): 1 G, 1 A
My Takeaway
Special Teams
Special teams were the difference in this game. The Blackhawks scored three goals on four power-play opportunities and shut down the Blues on all five of their power plays. In today’s NHL, when you dominate both the power play and the penalty kill, you give yourself a great chance to win hockey games — and Chicago did exactly that. It marked the second time this season the Blackhawks scored three power-play goals in one game, and also the second time they killed off five penalties without allowing a goal. The last time they did that was November 9 in Detroit, a 5–1 win.
Defensemen Driving Offense
Chicago’s defense was heavily involved offensively, combining for seven points. Connor Murphy, Matt Grzelcyk, and Louis Crevier each recorded two points, while Alex Vlasic added one. It’s rare this season to see that level of production from the blue line, and it was especially important with the team playing without Bedard and Nazar. All four defensemen finished +6, while the group combined for nine blocked shots and nine shots on goal, making a major impact at both ends of the ice.
Oliver Moore
This was one of Oliver Moore’s best games of the season. He was flying all night, creating offense with his speed, vision, and passing. Moore recorded his second multi-point game in his last five outings and continues to build strong chemistry with Nick Lardis, who also scored on the power play. Moore’s line finished with a 53.33 CF% and an impressive 63.47 xGF%, showing how effective they were at driving play.
Next Game
Friday, January 9 — 7:00 PM CDT
Home vs. Washington Capitals
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