Blackhawks Surge Past Islanders with 4-Goal Outburst

Chicago scores four unanswered goals in 13-minute span to defeat New York

Mar. 25, 2026 at 6:06am

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The Chicago Blackhawks scored four consecutive goals in a 13-minute span bridging the first and second periods to defeat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night. Nick Lardis, Ilya Mikheyev, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar found the back of the net for the Blackhawks, who held off a late Islanders rally to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Blackhawks' slim playoff hopes alive, while the loss is a setback for the Islanders in their quest to secure an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. The game featured a high-scoring outburst and a dramatic comeback attempt, making it an exciting contest for hockey fans.

The details

The Islanders jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on Anders Lee's goal just 49 seconds into the game. However, the Blackhawks responded with four unanswered goals, including two in the final minute of the first period. Goaltender Arvid Soderblom made 44 saves to preserve the victory for Chicago.

  • The Blackhawks scored four goals in a 13-minute span bridging the first and second periods.
  • Lee scored the opening goal just 49 seconds into the game.
  • Bertuzzi scored with 29 seconds left in the first period.
  • Nazar scored the fourth goal for the Blackhawks at 6:02 of the second period.

The players

Nick Lardis

A Blackhawks forward who scored one of the team's four unanswered goals.

Ilya Mikheyev

A Blackhawks forward who scored one of the team's four unanswered goals.

Tyler Bertuzzi

A Blackhawks forward who scored one of the team's four unanswered goals.

Frank Nazar

A Blackhawks forward who scored one of the team's four unanswered goals.

Arvid Soderblom

The Blackhawks goaltender who made 44 saves to preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games like this. The third-period comeback attempt was too little, too late.”

— Anders Lee, Islanders Captain

What’s next

The Blackhawks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Islanders will aim to rebound and solidify their position in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Blackhawks' offensive firepower and resilience, as well as the Islanders' ability to mount a late comeback. It was an exciting and high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.