Moore's decision to challenge Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin went poorly, but he bounced back to deliver the sixth-round winner Thursday as the Hawks escaped Raleigh with a 4-3 win.
The Canes never held the lead against the Blackhawks, but they earned a point by erasing three one-goal deficits before dropping the skills competition.
Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL game from January 22, 2026 on ESPN.
Oliver Moore scored in the shootout on his 21st birthday and Spencer Knight stopped five of six shots to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday night.
The Detroit Red Wings face the Minnesota Wild Thursday at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Jet Greaves made 28 saves and Zach Werenski scored the only goal in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 1-0 shutout of the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday. Columbus has won five of its last six games and ...