The Chicago Blackhawks squandered a late 3-2 lead against the Boston Bruins, losing 5-4 in overtime after the Bruins tied the game with 12 seconds left in regulation. Elias Lindholm scored the OT winner, dropping Chicago to a 4-9-1 record. Despite outshooting Boston 41‑32 and Anton Frondell breaking his scoring drought with a power‑play goal—assisted by Patrick Kane, who notched his 900th career assist—Chicago couldn’t hold on. Goaltending was solid (Arvid Soderblom 27 saves, Michael DiPietro 37 saves), but Boston’s three comeback goals, including Morgan Geekie’s late equalizer, proved decisive.
The NHL Department of Player Safety fines Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov $5,000—the maximum under the CBA—after he punched Chicago’s Alex Vlasic during a chaotic second‑period pile‑up on November 1, 2026. Zadorov received a four‑minute double minor and a 10‑minute misconduct, finishing with 14 penalty minutes as Boston pulls off a 5‑4 comeback win. The incident adds to Zadorov’s league‑leading 47 penalty minutes and marks his third $5,000 fine with the Bruins, following a similar penalty in April 2026.
Dylan Larkin, the suspended former Detroit Red Wings captain, may revise his trade list within the next 24‑48 hours, tightening Detroit's options. Currently, Larkin’s list includes the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Utah Mammoth and Carolina Hurricanes. Elliotte Friedman notes he could drop teams like Vegas and Florida and add new suitors such as the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres or New York Rangers. Minnesota remains the frontrunner, while Larkin’s decision to sit out the 2026‑27 season—prompting an unpaid suspension—adds urgency to the trade saga.
The Bruins defeated the Blackhawks 5-4 in OT on Saturday.
Rebecca DiPietro was first diagnosed with breast cancer before her 30th birthday. She died on Nov. 2, 2004, when her son Michael was 5. Maybe that’s why it meant so much to him when he realized Boston’s Hockey Fights Cancer night might not just be an average game.
The Blackhawks delivered their most potent offensive display of the 2026‑27 season on Nov. 1 at TD Garden, mustering a season‑high 73 shot attempts and 41 shots on goal against a stout Boston Bruins defense. Chicago tallied four goals – only the fourth such output this year – and captain Connor Bedard extended his point streak to five games with a goal and an assist. Rookie Anton Frondell finally broke his drought, posting his best NHL game as the second‑line centre alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Andrew Mangiapane. Though a 4‑2 lead slipped away and the win remained elusive, coach Jeff Blashill praised the new shoot‑first mindset and increased physicality as a new standard for the struggling Hawks.
The Boston Bruins enter the first full week of November with an encouraging start to the season, but the schedule is beginning to offer a clearer picture of where this…
The Boston Bruins snap a two‑game slide with a dramatic comeback, rallying from two goals down in the third to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4‑3 in overtime. Morgan Geekie scores with 10.2 seconds left, and Elias Lindholm nets the OT winner—his first as a Bruin—while David Pastrnak moves into sole possession of third place on the franchise’s all‑time goal list (428). Elsewhere, Nikita Kucherov’s trade request dominates Lightning headlines, with reports that Montreal and Toronto are top targets, while Detroit’s Dylan Larkin faces criticism amid an unresolved trade list. The recap also touches on the Devils’ 9‑5‑0 start, the Canadiens thriving without Nick Suzuki, and the Sharks’ struggle after a 5‑1 loss to Ottawa.
Despite the Blackhawks 5-4 overtime loss against the Bruins, Anton Frondell had one of the best games of his young career.
The Blackhawks played their most complete game of the season and still lost 5-4 in overtime to the Boston Bruins after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period
The Boston Bruins rally from a two‑goal third‑period hole to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5‑4 in overtime on Halloween, securing a vital point on the road. Elias Lindholm nets his fifth goal and first overtime winner for Boston, while David Pastrnak, Casey Mittelstadt, Mason Lohrei and Morgan Geekie score in regulation. Goal‑keeper Michael DiPietro records a career‑high 37 saves, including three in OT. The Blackhawks dominated early shot totals (41‑22 on 5‑on‑5) and led twice, but a late surge—highlighted by Geekie’s game‑tying blast with 10.2 seconds left—shifts momentum. Coach Marco Sturm praises the team’s grit and character after a rough stretch.
The Blackhawks came away with a disappointing overtime loss in Boston, but their effort was commendable.
Following arguably their worst performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking for a much-needed bounce-back game in Boston on Halloween. Here are three…
The Blackhawks delivered a standout performance in their 2026-27 season, seizing a 2‑0 lead early with Anton Frondell’s power‑play goal, but Boston rallied and forced overtime. The Bruins ultimately clinched a 5‑4 OT win, overturning Chicago’s late two‑goal advantage. Highlights include Frondell’s breakout night and a dramatic finish in Boston on October 31, 2026.
The Blackhawks did so many things right in this contest, which provided some redemption from their lackluster effort in their last game. Unfortunately, they couldn't find the finish and suffered yet another loss.
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 5-4 in overtime to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 31, 2026, after blowing a 4-2 lead with just 7:40 left. Morgan Geekie tied the game with 10.2 seconds left, and Elias Lindholm scored the OT winner. Chicago recorded a season‑high 41 shots and led early, highlighted by rookie Anton Frondell’s two goals and a 900th career assist by Patrick Kane. Connor Bedard extended his point streak to five games, but goaltender Arvid Soderblom allowed five goals on 32 shots, while Boston’s Michael DiPietro stopped 37 of 41. The loss drops the Hawks to 4‑9‑1, their first road point of the season but no win.
The Boston Bruins snapped a two‑game losing streak with a 5‑4 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Halloween. After falling behind twice, the Bruins rallied late, tying the game when Casey Mittelstadt scored on a drop‑pass from James Hagens. Morgan Geekie clinched regulation with a goal ten seconds left, sending the match to overtime where Elias Lindholm secured the win. David Pastrnak recorded his 428th career goal, moving into third place on the franchise’s all‑time list. Goaltender Michael DiPietro made 38 saves, while the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane opened scoring on a power play. The Bruins now host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.
The Boston Bruins unexpectedly opened the season with one of the NHL's best records. That kind of success won't last, but it's all about banking points
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Game Preview
On Halloween night, the Boston Bruins snapped a recent slump with a third‑period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Jan. 17, 2026. While the Bruins have gone 7‑2‑1 in their last ten games, Chicago has dropped four of its past five. The win gives Boston momentum as they aim to halt their slide, and the matchup fuels lively fan discussion.
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday, Oct. 31, with puck drop at 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m. ET). The game airs on CHSN in Chicago, NESN in New England, and SN1 in Canada, and streams via the CHSN app, NESN 360, or ESPN+ for out‑of‑market fans. Chicago (4‑9‑0) seeks its first road win after a 4‑1 loss to Detroit, led by Patrick Kane (8 points) and Connor Bedard (7 points). Boston (9‑4‑1) is 5‑1‑0 at home but coming off two defeats, with David Pastrnak topping the lineup (18 points). DraftKings lists the Bruins at -238 and the Blackhawks at +195.
The Chicago Blackhawks travel to Boston for a Halloween afternoon showdown against the division-leading Bruins, who sit atop the Atlantic with 19 points (9‑4‑1) after 14 games. Boston’s recent nine‑game unbeaten run has cooled slightly, setting up a compelling early‑season test for the Blackhawks. The preview examines both teams' form and what to expect in this early‑season matchup.
Elliotte Friedman drops a bombshell that Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, the former Hart Trophy winner, wants out before his contract expires, but the Lightning say they won’t trade him despite acknowledging the request. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are still hunting a center and eyeing defensive upgrades, with rumors linking them to two trade‑available defensemen and updates pending on injured forwards Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett. The daily also notes San Jose’s interest in defense prospect Simon Edvinsson, New Jersey’s 5-2 win over Vegas, and Boston’s surprising player surges.
The Boston Bruins youth movement is firing on all cylinders, with the team sitting atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-3-1. Head coach Marco Sturm was able to…
The Blackhawks enter Halloween with a 4-9-0 slate and a 0-5 road stretch, hoping to snap the streak against the Boston Bruins, who sit 5-1 at home after a two‑game skid. Chicago’s offense has sputtered, with Connor Bedard seeing just two goals in five games and Anton Frondell’s ice time dwindling, prompting GM Kyle Davidson to explore trade options for wingers and defensemen. Meanwhile, prospects Xavier Villeneuve and Samu Alalauri each netted their first NCAA goals. In the AHL, the Rockford IceHogs fell 6‑3 to Manitoba, surrendering four shorthanded goals, while Gavin Hayes leads the club with six goals. On the league level, Nikita Kucherov requests a trade from Tampa Bay, and Connor Hellebuyck remains unbeaten with his new team.