Levshunov scores in OT as the Blackhawks beat the Jets 4-3; Kane sets
assists mark
[October 16, 2026]
CHICAGO (AP) — Artyom Levshunov scored 1:37 into overtime
and Patrick Kane set the NHL record for most assists by a U.S.-born
player in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on
Thursday night.
Connor Bedard scored on the power play for his first goal of the season
after missing the first six games with a shoulder injury. Frank Nazar
and Ryan Donato also scored for Chicago and Bedard added an assist. |
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, left, celebrates after the
winning goal by defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) during overtime of an
NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in
Chicago. (AP Photo/Harry Figiel) |
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After breaking Phil Housley’s record with his 895th assist in
the first period, Kane had a hand in Levshunov’s game-winner.
Kane gained the Jets’ zone and dropped the puck to Bedard, who
fed Levshunov. The defenseman took a few steps up the middle and
snapped a shot to beat Stuart Skinner on the glove side.
The goal came some 40 seconds after Blackhawks goalie Spencer
Knight kicked out his left pad to foil Neal Pionk’s attempt to
convert Mark Scheifele’s cross-ice pass on a two-on-one break.
Knight had 31 saves.
Pionk had a goal and two assists. Kyle Connor, on the power
play, and Alex Iafallo also had goals for the Jets. Connor now
has a four-game point streak with five goals and an assist.
Skinner had 24 saves.
Pionk's point shot went in off Iafallo’s shin at the right of
the net to tie it at 3 5:39 into the third period. It was the
defensman's eighth career three-point game.
The Jets had dominated the Blackhawks recently coming into the
game 8-1-1 in their past 10 outings against Chicago, with their
only loss a 2-0 decision at Chicago on Jan. 19.
Up next
Jets: Host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Blackhawks: Host the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
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