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Big second period propels Hurricanes past Blackhawks

Jackson Blake and Jordan Martinook both scored once and added an assist, and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes used a three-goal second period to beat the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:00 AM
Big second period propels Hurricanes past Blackhawks
Key Things to Know
  • The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 behind a dominant three-goal second period.
  • Carolina extended its winning streak to four games with goals from five different players.
  • Roman Kantserov scored his first career NHL goal for the Blackhawks in the loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, driven by a decisive three-goal surge in the second period. Mark Jankowski opened the scoring late in the first period before Sebastian Aho, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall added goals to extend Carolina's winning streak to four games. Jordan Martinook also scored and added an assist, while goaltender Brandon Bussi stopped 24 shots for the visitors.

Roman Kantserov scored his first career NHL goal on a breakaway for Chicago, and Oliver Moore also found the net. Goaltender Spencer Knight turned aside 34 shots for the Blackhawks, who have struggled to start the season with only one win through their first six contests.

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