Rookie goaltender Michal Postava earns his first NHL start by stopping the Edmonton Oilers 4‑3 in a shootout on Oct. 26, 2026. Detroit’s defense limits Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl’s attack through two periods, while Vasily Podzolkin scores the Red Wings’ opener. Viktor Arvidsson ties the game on a power‑play goal, Isaac Howard and Emmitt Finnie trade back‑to‑back goals, and a late deflection by Colton Dach gives Oilers the lead. Dylan Larkin nets the tying goal with under two minutes left, forcing overtime, where Postava stays perfect as Raymond scores the decisive shootout winner. Detroit heads home for a Oct. 29 showdown with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks squandered seven power‑play chances, including a 5‑on‑3, and fell 3‑2 to a banged‑up Florida Panthers on Oct. 25, 2026. Lars Eller scored the go‑ahead goal with 2:23 left after a faulty line change, ending a 2‑2 tie. Chicago’s power play remains a failure at 3‑for‑36 (8.3%) this season, while Florida, despite missing Barkov, Marchand and starter Jacob Markstrom, outshot the Hawks 33‑18 and led 15‑6 after the first period. Connor Bedard logged 23:09 of ice and an assist, but the Hawks couldn’t capitalize, extending their losing streak to three games (3‑8‑0).
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The Chicago Blackhawks fall to a 3-2 loss against the Florida Panthers, extending their skid to three games and leaving them with just three goals scored in that span. Chicago blows a 0-for-7 power‑play effort despite matching the Panthers in shots and expected goals, while Kevin Korchinski posts a strong defensive night. Prospect Ryan Roobroeck nets his first hat trick, tying for the OHL lead with 12 goals, and the Rockford IceHogs shut out the Toronto Marlies 3‑0. Elsewhere, the Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal, Quinn Hughes scores for the Wild in Vancouver, and Seattle’s Jared McCann is out for about 10 weeks with a lower‑body injury.
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Lars Eller scored with 2:23 left in the third period to lift the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday at United Center.
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The Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Panthers at the United Center on Oct. 26, 2026, squandering a 2:23‑minute lead after failing to convert any of seven power‑play chances – now 0‑for‑16 in their last three games. Both teams posted 60 shots, but Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk netted a five‑second power‑play goal, and Lars Eller scored the winner after a broken stick on Ryan Donato. Coach Jeff Blashill praised the team's process despite a 3-8-0 start, while captain Connor Bedard urged the squad to turn frustration into results. The lackluster special teams and missed breakaways underscore Chicago’s scoring woes.
In the wake of a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking to shake things up ahead of a home contest against one of the better…
The Avalanche continue to struggle on the road, losing to an unexpectedly strong Nashville Predators despite early-season woes. In the Heritage Classic, Montreal’s Jacob Fowler shines with 33 saves, helping the Canadiens earn two points against the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, Carolina’s defenseman Alexander Nikishin signs a surprising one‑year, $3 million deal, while fellow RFA Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and courted by the Sharks. Additional notes: the Flyers are improving health-wise, the Panthers rebound after roster changes, the Blackhawks’ power‑play stalls, James Reimer returns with the Rangers, and Toronto’s blue‑line injuries persist amid wins.
Monday Morning Bag Skate recaps the latest NHL action, highlighting the Panthers' 3‑2 win over the Blackhawks and the Canadiens' 4‑1 victory against Chicago, both reported by the Sun‑Times, Tribune and Athletic. It also notes ex‑Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones' lukewarm welcome back to the team and previews the Blackhawks' upcoming week (10/22) with a "show, don’t tell" approach.
Lars Eller nets the decisive goal with 2:23 left in regulation, giving the Florida Panthers a 3-2 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Chicago strikes first at 2:34, but Florida rallies, tying the game before Eller’s late winner clinches the win. The win marks a key road triumph for the Panthers on October 26, 2026.
The 2026‑27 NHL season sees teams racing to lock up rising stars before the salary cap jumps to $113.5 million in 2027‑28. Record‑setting deals include Leo Carlsson’s five‑year, $90 M offer sheet with Anaheim, Macklin Celebrini’s $94 M extension with San Jose, Connor Bedard’s $75 M pact with Chicago, and Adam Fantilli’s $82.5 M contract with Columbus. Montreal bets early, securing Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov on extensions that total about $18 M—matching Carlsson’s cap hit. Meanwhile, entry‑level talents Matthew Schaefer and Beckett Sennecke await their next contracts, with Schaefer poised to become the next high‑value deal after a standout Calder‑Trophy season. The article details how these early signings reshape cap strategy and set the stage for future negotiations.
The Florida Panthers edge the Chicago Blackheads 3-2 at the United Center on October 25, 2026, after an erratic night for Chicago. The Blackhawks jump ahead early when Andrew Mangiapane assists Ryan Greene for the opening goal 2:34 in, but Florida rallies to claim the win. Goalies Akira Schmid and the Panthers’ netminder trade saves as the Panthers secure a gritty victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks didn't get the puck luck or the bounces their way against the Florida Panthers, despite playing a competitive game. A late goal by the Panthers led to a 3-2 loss.
The Chicago Blackhawks fall 3-2 to the Florida Panthers, extending their slump to three straight losses and eight of their first 11 games (3-8-0). Despite tying Florida in scoring chances (32‑32) and leading in high‑danger chances, Chicago goes 0‑for‑16 on the power play and fails to capitalize on 12 PP opportunities. Matthew Tkachuk scores five seconds into a Panthers power‑play, and Lars Eller nets the winner with 2:33 left after Ryan Donato’s stick snaps on a wide‑open chance. Goaltender Akira Schmid records 19 saves for the win, while Chicago’s Ryan Greene and Roman Kantserov score for the Hawks.
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The puck luck is not going the Chicago Blackhawks way, even though they are generating chances. Scoring dirty may help them.
The Montreal Canadiens (5-3-2) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-3-3) Sunday at 7 p.m. ET in the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium. While outdoor games often suffer from poor ice and limited viewership, the matchup carries real stakes: Montreal must sustain its offensive spark without captain Nick Suzuki, and tighten its defense after recent blown leads. The Habs entered the weekend with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighted by Jake Evans’ two goals. Winnipeg, fresh off trading star goalie Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey, looks to rebound with a revamped roster. The game airs on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TNT and HBO Max.
How to watch Blackhawks vs. Panthers at the United Center: a 2 p.m. CT Sunday puck drop on CHSN and the CHSN app, plus NHL Power Play on ESPN+ out of market.
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The Chicago Blackhawks (3-7-0) host the Florida Panthers (5-4-2) Sunday at 2 p.m. CT in the United Center, marking the first of two regular‑season meetings. After a 4‑1 loss to Montreal and a stretch of back‑to‑back defeats, Chicago needs a win to climb out of a tie for the league’s second‑fewest points. Key lineup changes include rookie Kevin Korchinski returning to the blue line, Andrew Mangiapane back in the forward group, and Bowen Byram out with an upper‑body injury. Florida, coming off a 4‑0 shutout loss, will be without Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand and goalie Jacob Markstrom, but will feature former Blackhawk Seth Jones and Gustav Forsling on defense. Goaltenders Spencer Knight (3‑5‑0) and Akira Schmid (2‑2‑1) start for Chicago and Florida respectively.
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Florida Panthers in a Sunday matinee at the United Center, aiming to rebound from a recent frustrating loss. The Panthers sit at 5‑4‑2 on the season but are on a two‑game skid after back‑to‑back defeats. Both teams look to reset their early‑season momentum in this key Midwest matchup.
The Chicago Blackhawks homestand comes to an end this week, but there has been a lot of frustration surrounding the team and the fans over the past couple of games.…