Kaiser Lifts Blackhawks Past Kings 2-1 at United Center

Game Summary

Wyatt Kaiser provided the decisive moment as the Chicago Blackhawks ended their recent struggles with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The win improves Chicago’s record to 4-8-0 for 8 points, while Los Angeles falls to 3-6-2 for 8 points.

Kaiser, who recorded one goal and one point, finished with the game-winner in the third period. His wrist shot, assisted by Frank Nazar and Patrick Kane, broke a tie and secured the home win at the United Center before an attendance of 16,437.

Period Breakdown

The Kings opened the scoring early in the first period. Samuel Helenius netted his first goal of the season on a wrist shot, assisted by Jared Wright and Andre Lee. Helenius also recorded one assist and one point for Los Angeles. The period ended with Los Angeles leading 1-0.

Chicago responded in the second period to tie the game. Roman Kantserov scored his fifth goal of the season on a snap shot. Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen each recorded an assist on the play, tying the score at 1-1 heading into the final frame.

Deciding Goal and Records

The third period remained deadlocked until Kaiser’s late strike. The goal marked his first of the season and provided the margin of victory. Patrick Kane contributed his seventh assist of the year on the play.

Los Angeles was unable to respond. Samuel Helenius remained the top scorer for the Kings with one goal and one point. Andre Lee added one assist.

Chicago’s Wyatt Kaiser finished with one goal and one point. The Blackhawks’ record improved to 4-8-0, earning 8 points. The Kings’ record dropped to 3-6-2, also holding 8 points.

The game concluded with the Blackhawks securing their second win of the early season stretch. Los Angeles continues to search for consistency after dropping this contest.

Sources

ESPN