Chicago Blackhawks narrowly beat Los Angeles Kings 2-1, improve to 4-8

The Chicago Blackhawks narrowly beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at home Wednesday at United Center.

The margin of victory was 1 goal, and the two teams combined for 3 goals. The win moves the Blackhawks to 4-8 on the season.

The Kings fall to 3-8. They are 3-2 over their last 5 games.

In the standings, the Blackhawks sit 8th in the Central Division. The Kings are 7th in the Pacific Division.

Across the season so far, the Blackhawks are scoring 2.2 goals per game and allowing 3.7, while the Kings are scoring 2.5 and allowing 3.4. Despite the result, the Kings still hold the better point differential, -9 to -18.

Up next, the Blackhawks visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, October 29. The Kings host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, October 29.

The 3 combined goals were below the 5.9 goals these two teams’ games have averaged this season.

By the numbers

• Final: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Los Angeles Kings 1
• Margin: 1 goals · Combined: 3 goals
• Blackhawks: 4-8 overall · 4-4 at home · 0-4 on the road · last 5: W-L-L-L-W
• Kings: 3-8 overall · 0-3 at home · 3-5 on the road · last 5: W-W-L-W-L
• Venue: United Center

Starting with the 2026-27 season, NHL teams play 84 regular-season games, up from 82. Teams earn two points for a win and one point for a loss in overtime or a shootout. Sixteen teams make the playoffs: the top three in each division plus two wild cards per conference.

After this result, the top of the Central Division reads: Minnesota Wild (9-3-2), Utah Mammoth (8-5), Dallas Stars (7-4-1), Colorado Avalanche (7-5-1), Nashville Predators (4-3-5).

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