Overview
- Michael Carcone led the Arizona Coyotes to an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring his first career hat trick with all three goals coming in the second period.
- Jack McBain supported the win with two goals and two assists, contributing to the Coyotes' break from their losing streak and their best start in four seasons.
- Despite an early goal from Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks' No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft, the Coyotes dominated the game with seven additional goals.
- Chicago Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom was replaced in the second period after conceding the seventh goal, with Petr Mrazek stepping in as his replacement.
- The win marked a significant improvement for the Coyotes, who were rebounding from consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Kings where they surrendered a 4-1 lead and conceded 11 goals.