The Carolina Hurricanes came into this game allowing the fewest shots on goal per game in the NHL (24.1). Carolina got the only power play of the first period, which wasn’t ideal. When the horn sounded after 20 minutes of hockey, the Blackhawks had been out-shot 13-4 but took a 1-1 tie to the room. And the Hawks’ one goal came while the Canes had the advantage.
The Blackhawks continued to get overwhelmed to start the second period, and helped Carolina by taking too many penalties. Remember the pregame when one of my keys was to stay out of the box? Even if the PK was good, it kept the Hawks from getting much continuity against a team that excels at limiting chances. Chicago took the lead, but Carolina answered less than five minutes later. Shots on net were 25-12 after 40 minutes but the game was still tied.
The Blackhawks took the lead in the third period… and held it for less than 60 seconds. But the young Blackhawks weren’t backing down in a game that was increasingly physical against a legit Stanley Cup contender. Overtime saw chances go both ways with the best being a breakaway from Oliver Moore that was denied. And we needed a shootout — that Moore won on his birthday! That’s one helluva win, folks!
Star 1: Ilya Mikheyev
Mikheyev continues to be a nightmare for opposing power plays. While short-handed in the middle of the first period, he stole the puck, controlled it and deposited his own rebound to get the Blackhawks on the board first. He was awesome on the penalty kill all night. Mikheyev picked up an assist on the Hawks’ third goal of the night as well.
#Blackhawks take a 1-0 lead Ilya Mikheyev SHG pic.twitter.com/K9XnJmvB4P
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) January 23, 2026Star 2: Oliver Moore
What a birthday for Moore! He started the play that got Chicago their second goal. He was excellent on the penalty kill. Moore (6-0, 185) decided to drop the gloves in defense of his teammate after a big hit by Alexander Nikishin (6-4, 216). It did not go well for Moore. Note to self: don’t do that, Oliver. He also had an assist in the game with the shootout winner — and a few stitches for the effort. A Gordie Howe hat trick on his birthday! Have a night!
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— BlackhawksFocus (@FocusBlackhawks) January 23, 2026Star 3: Spencer Knight
Knight was the biggest reason this game was tied after 40 minutes. Scoring chances were 32-8 thru two periods, but only two got thru Knight. He stopped 28 of 31 in regulation and overtime and was great in the shootout.
Key Takeaways
Moore started the play, Ryan Donato found the open man but it was Nick Lardis with the bury for his fifth of the year in the second period. On his next shift, Lardis made a nice defensive play that got the replay treatment from the ESPN crew.#Blackhawks take a 2-1 lead Nick Lardis Ryan Donato, Oliver Moore pic.twitter.com/qY0WTqEv0V
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) January 23, 2026 Connor Murphy skated over 20 minutes tonight, almost six of which came killing penalties. But it was his go-ahead goal in the third period that was like whoooooa where did that come from?GOAL: Connor Murphy SHOWS OFF THE HANDS in tight to score the go-ahead goal pic.twitter.com/gpEmsM9kUl
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 23, 2026 For those wondering how Frank Nazar would look in his first game action, he skated 5:32 and won all four of his faceoffs in the first period. He skated 16:37 in regulation and won five of eight faceoffs with six shot attempts (four on net). His four on net led the Blackhawks in regulation. Louis Crevier was credited with three of the Blackhawks’ seven individual shot attempts and one of Chicago’s two scoring chances in the first period. His one shot on net registered at 96 mph, and he was credited with two (of the Hawks’ four total) blocked shots in the first. Landon Slaggert drew another penalty, this coming late in the second period to give the Blackhawks their first power play of the game. He was also very good again on the penalty kill. He isn’t going to lead the team in many/any categories, but he’s playing his role very well right now. A less-than-ideal pinch from Artyom Levshunov opened the door for Carolina’s second goal. I’ll say it again: he’s 20 years old and his instincts are to go get it. He’s learning by trial at the NHL level right now. And, as I wrote in the pregame, you can’t make mistakes against a really good Canes team. Ryan Greene, Slaggert and Moore really stepped up on the penalty kill tonight. Against one of the best teams in the league. If that’s the future of the Blackhawks’ PK, I’m happy. Jason Dickinson was a late scratch because of illness.Hence then, the article about blackhawks 4 hurricanes 3 so three stars key takeaways was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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