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Come Next Monday: Predators 4, Blackhawks 3
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 4–3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Friday night at the United Center marked their fifth straight loss. Not great, Bob. The Blackhawks opened the scoring with 50 seconds left in the first, thanks to a sharp little sequence in transition. Sam Rinzel pushed the puck ahead from the neutral zone, springing Ryan Donato, who stepped into the top of the circle and ripped a snap shot home. a power play goal by ryan donato😀 pic.twitter.com/w62nGKufvP — Chica...
Blackhawks vs. Predators: Game Discussion
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Check Yes or No: Blackhawks vs. Predators Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks look to end their four-game losing streak on Friday as they host the Nashville Predators at the United Center. The Predators limp into the weekend sitting second-to-last in the NHL by points percentage (.391), with only the Calgary Flames keeping them from claiming the league’s basement suite. Their recent form hasn’t helped matters — a 2-6-2 skid over their last 10 has done a lot of the damage — but they at least arrive with something resembling momentum after a 6–...
Wait On The Sons Of No One: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT)
The Blackhawks started strong, faded late, then lost 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild. After a dominant first period, the Blackhawks were finally able to beat Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavvson at 5:41 into the second period when a bad turnover by the Wild bounced to Jason Dickinson in the slot, and he fired it five hole: GOAL: Yakov Trenin sets up Jason Dickinson who scores his second goal of the season pic.twitter.com/IKFldOW4Ky — BHF (@Blackha...
Blackhawks vs. Wild: Game Discussion
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Smooth: Blackhawks vs. Wild Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks continue a four-game homestand Wednesday night, welcoming the red-hot Minnesota Wild to the United Center. The Wild looked like a mess early on, but they’ve been having a lot of success lately, riding a five-game winning streak and an 8-1-1 heater in their last 10, capped off with back-to-back shutouts against the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-0) and Winnipeg Jets (3-0) in their most recent wins. This current run has vaulted them to third in the Central Division and inject...
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 11-26-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Laurent Brossoit explains injury journey from meniscus surgery to “aha moment” ( Sun-Times ) All the good — and bad — from the Blackhawks through the first quarter of the NHL season ( Tribune ) Ryan Greene fits the Blackhawks’ long-term plans — but where? ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/24: Kwisatz Haderach ( SCH ) Mason West describes storybook football championsh...
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 11-25-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/24: Kwisatz Haderach ( SCH ) Mason West describes storybook football championship: “It still doesn’t feel real” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) ( Fels ) Dickinson returns to lineup after latest frustrating injury ( Sun-Times ) Bedard, Nazar proving they’re ready to pilot Blackhawks’ n...
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/24: Kwisatz Haderach
Author’s note: Sliding this one back a few days between games with the expectation of resuming early-week postings following the holiday weekend. Have a great Thanksgiving! They will greet you with holy words and your gifts will be a blessing. Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports He shall know your ways as though born to them. CONNOR BEDARD GETS HIS SECOND CAREER HAT TRICK 🎩 🎩 🎩 pic.twitter.com/l6lTSzGUhq — NHL (@NHL) November 19, 2025 FIRST CAREER HA...
Monday Morning Bag Skate 11-24-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) Dickinson returns to lineup after latest frustrating injury ( Sun-Times ) Bedard, Nazar proving they’re ready to pilot Blackhawks’ next leadership group ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks prospect Mason West gets his fairy tale ending with state football championship ( The Athletic ) 21 thoughts on the Blackhawks aft...
Fatally Yours: Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 0
The Blackhawks were shut out for the first time this season at home on Sunday night, losing 1-0 to the Colorado Avalanche. Chicago had some golden opportunities in the opening 20 but the first period ended scoreless. Colorado took over in the second and then opened the scoring when Cale Makar fired this rebound home with 1:39 left before the second intermission: Cale Makar snipes home the rebound to open the scoring pic.twitter.com/oVpSczcNZD — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) November 2...
Blackhawks vs. Avalanche: Game Discussion
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Go Wait in the Car: Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Preview
The top team in the NHL standings will be on the ice at the United Center this evening, as the Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. The Avalanche are burying opponents on a nearly nightly basis, with just one regulation loss in their first 21 games (15-1-5). They enter this game on an 8-game winning streak, most recently beating the Nashville Predators 3-0 on the road on Saturday night, which means the possibility of heavy legs for the visitors does exist. Still, this t...
Take Your Whiskey Home: Sabres 9, Blackhawks 3
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 9–3 to the Buffalo Sabres Friday night in what was easily the worst loss of the season. Honestly, just pretend your TV accidentally shut off and never think about this again. The Sabres opened the scoring at 13:57 of the first. Tage Thompson sent a slick pass to a wide open Josh Doan in front and he tucked it through the backdoor on his second attempt to make it 1-0 Sabres. Slick pass from Tage Thompson to get the @BuffaloSabres on the board first! 😯 pic.t...
Blackhawks at Sabres: Game Discussion
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It Remembers: Blackhawks at Sabres Preview
A fortuitous back-to-back arrives on the schedule for the Hawks this week, giving the team a chance to quickly dispense of the unpleasantries from Thursday night when it ventures to Buffalo to face the Sabres on Friday. Buffalo hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2011 and doesn’t appear any closer to bucking that trend this season because it currently sits 29th in the league standings roughly one-quarter of the way through this season. The Sabres don’t do much of anything well: they’re 24th...
Back in black: Blackhawks unveil home alternate uniforms for 2025-26 season
The Blackhawks took to social media on Friday morning to announced that the all-black home uniforms from the 1990s and 2000s are returning this season for select games at the United Center: The Most Requested Jersey In Blackhawks History Returns. In 1996-97, we ignited something electric—a black alternate that would become one of the most striking and beloved jerseys in hockey. Originally worn by Tony Amonte, Chris Chelios, Eric Daze and Denis Savard in the… pic.twitter.com/ozL0vdRWMf &md...
Friday Morning Bag Skate 11-21-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Kraken 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( The Athletic ) What I’m seeing, hearing from the Blackhawks so far this season ( The Athletic ) How Alex Vlasic’s video-game hangouts allow some Blackhawks to show their “goofy side” ( Sun-Times ) Musings on Madison, Episode 196 — Who’s the boss? ( SCH ) Kevin Korchinski has learned to embrace AHL development: “Life is a journey” ( Sun-...
Jar of Flies: Kraken 3, Blackhawks 2
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 3–2 to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, coughing up a two-goal lead by allowing three unanswered goals in a rough third period. After a scoreless first period, the Blackhawks opened the scoring 43 seconds into the second. Tyler Bertuzzi cashed in on a slick tic-tac-toe setup from Frank Nazar and Teuvo Teravainen, putting the Hawks up 1-0. hey bert 👋 pic.twitter.com/mVIFc4w5Cq — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 21, 2025 The B...
Blackhawks vs. Kraken: Game Discussion
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Into the Flood Again: Blackhawks vs. Kraken Preview
The Blackhawks continue their home-heavy portion of their schedule in the back half of November on Thursday night, hosting the Seattle Kraken at the United Center. These two teams met a few weeks ago in the Pacific Northwest during a Hawks’ road trip, with the Kraken taking a 3-1 victory in a game that saw the Hawks turn in a decent performance despite that unfortunate result. Chicago seemed to have the better of the scoring opportunities in that game, but Seattle always seemed to have a ...
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 11-20-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Musings on Madison, Episode 196 — Who’s the boss? ( SCH ) Kevin Korchinski has learned to embrace AHL development: “Life is a journey” ( Sun-Times ) Sam Rinzel gets right back in the swing for Blackhawks after healthy scratch: “I’m always confident” ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Flames 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( NHL ) Debate about the top 2026 NHL Draft prospects is heating up, but will ...
Musings on Madison, Episode 196 — Who’s the boss?
The conversation centers around another one of Chicago's offseason additions.
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 11-19-25
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Flames 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( NHL ) Debate about the top 2026 NHL Draft prospects is heating up, but will the Blackhawks be involved? ( Sun-Times ) Shorter sticks, tennis topspin and Dostoevsky: 10 questions with Wyatt Kaiser ( The Athletic ) How much closer is Connor Bedard to the Olympics? ( Fels ) Blackhawks want Sam Rinzel to do better job “sensing danger” after...
Bodies Wasted on the Shores: Blackhawks 5, Flames 2
The Blackhawks staked themselves to an early lead, let the Flames making it interesting, then pulled away for good on Tuesday night in a 5-2 win at the United Center. With just under five minutes left in the first period, a blocked shot ended up on Ryan Donato’s stick, and he snapped it home to give the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead: Chicago goal! Scored by Ryan Donato with 04:55 remaining in the 1st period. Assisted by Louis Crevier and Oliver Moore. Chicago: 1 Calgary: 0 #CGYvsCHI #Bla...
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