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Match Report

Blackhawks rally late to stun Lightning, take Stanley Cup finals opener

After 53 minutes of scoreless frustration, the Chicago Blackhawks needed less than two minutes to roar back on top in the Stanley Cup finals opener.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 2-9 NHL
11/5/26 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 1-4 NHL
11/4/26 @ Florida Panthers L 3-5 NHL
11/2/26 vs Colorado Avalanche L 2-5 NHL
10/31/26 @ Boston Bruins L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

CHI TB
11
Blocked Shots
15
21
Hits
29
5
Takeaways
5
21
Shots
23
0
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
11
Giveaways
12
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

CHI Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 0 Final 2015-02-28 @ TB 4
  2. 3 Final/SO 2014-11-12 @ CHI 2

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Erik Cernak Out
  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Patrick Kane Injured Reserve
  • Bowen Byram Injured Reserve

NHL News

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