Colorado Avalanche forward Jaden Schwartz scored two goals in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the United Center. The victory marked the Avalanche’s third straight win and moved them to a 9-5-1 record, while the Blackhawks fell to 4-10-1.
What happened in the game
Schwartz opened the scoring at 15:49 of the first period, tying the game at 2-2 just 26 seconds after Nazem Kadri’s goal. He added a second goal at 19:49, giving Colorado a 4-2 lead that proved decisive. T.J. Hughes contributed two assists, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves for the Avalanche.
Chicago’s Wyatt Kaiser scored the opening goal, and Roman Kantserov added a second, but the Blackhawks could not recover. Patrick Kane left the contest early with an undisclosed injury. The Blackhawks’ netminder Spencer Knight stopped 24 shots.
Why the result matters
The win extended Colorado’s recent surge: the team has won three games in a row and is 4-1-0 in its last five contests. By contrast, Chicago has lost three straight, is 0-2-1 in its last three, and 1-5-1 in its last seven games. Schwartz’s two‑goal performance highlights his role as a key offensive contributor for a team chasing a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
What it means for fans
For Avalanche supporters, Schwartz’s scoring night adds excitement as the team pushes for a higher seed in the postseason. The victory also reinforces the value of the lineup that includes stars like Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and defenseman Cale Makar. Blackhawks fans, meanwhile, see continued struggles that may prompt roster adjustments before the trade deadline.
Key facts
Final score: Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 2
Jaden Schwartz: 2 goals
Avalanche record after game: 9‑5‑1
Blackhawks record after game: 4‑10‑1
Avalanche on a three‑game winning streak
Blackhawks have lost three straight games
What’s next
The Avalanche will look to keep their momentum heading into the next stretch of games against Western Conference rivals, while the Blackhawks aim to halt their slide and find a spark before the season’s final push.
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