Last night’s game got out of reach by the end of the second period. I was encouraged to see the Blackhawks sending their kid line of Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis over the boards frequently in the third period to get more experience.
In the third period, Moore skated 5:22. Greene skated 5:37. And Lardis skated 5:50. By the end of the night, Lardis led the Blackhawks with six shot attempts (three on net) and was also credited with three hits in 16:03. Moore put two shots on net...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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RECAPS: Penguins 7, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic )
Blackhawks need more from Oliver Moore, but they also need to give him more ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Stars 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic )
Blackhawks suddenly tracking toward another top-five draft pick due to NHL parity ( Sun-Times )
AJ Spellacy knows his NHL path with the Bl...
From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Justin Brazeau’s first NHL hat trick and Bryan Rust’s two-goal night propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Sunday night. [Recap] It’s been a remarkable first season in Pittsburgh for big Brazeau, who seemed excited to get back on the ice after a […]
From PensBurgh
| about 2 months ago
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The Blackhawks were blown out at the United Center on Sunday night, losing 7-3 to the Penguins.
Pittsburgh had this game wrapped up by the end of the first period thanks to four goals in the opening 20 minutes. Anthony Mantha was first, scoring during the game’s second minute:
Mantha opens the scoring for Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/fghCnXPxig — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) December 29, 2025
Bryan Rust followed at the 7:19 mark of the first:
Rust snipes to make it 2-0 Pittsb...
From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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Pregame The Penguins come out of the break with some happy news to get Blake Lizotte back from the IR. Arturs Silovs is in net. Ts First period Quick start for the Pens to get on the board just 1:38 into the game. Anthony Mantha spins around and his off-speed five-hole shot just slips through […]
From PensBurgh
| about 2 months ago
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Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill burned his timeout 8:20 into the first period to tear his team a new… attitude… with the scoreboard already showing the Penguins leading by three. One fluky goal and a couple mediocre scores later and the Hawks coaches were not happy. The Blackhawks got a power play after the timeout, did nothing with it, and the Penguins scored again. Out went Spencer Knight . In came Arvid Söderblom .
The Blackhawks were able to get on the board in the second period, ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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From PensBurgh
| about 2 months ago
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Scroll down to the comments to talk about Sunday’s game against the Penguins!
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From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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The CHL got back under way this weekend, and the Blackhawks’ pipeline wasted absolutely no time making their impact. On Sunday, a Blackhawks prospect had a hat trick for the second time in as many days.
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Saturday — Nathan Behm, Kamloops
The WHL was back in action on Saturday night. Nathan Behm had a hat trick and two assists for a five-point night in a 9-5 win for Kamloops. Yes, I said five points ! Behm scored once in the first period and twice in the final thre...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The Blackhawks won a huge game coming out of the break in Dallas last night. But that game required a shootout — before they could fly home and grab a few hours of sleep before hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins tonight.
As I mentioned in our bullets this morning, Darren Pang said on the broadcast last night there is a chance the Blackhawks get their captain back for tonight’s game. Without a morning skate, we’ll have to wait and see what the lineup looks like during warmups. I’m goin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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Fresh off the snapping of a six-game losing streak, the Hawks are back home on Sunday night to host the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Somehow, in the year 2025, a preview involving this Pittsburgh franchises still requires writing the names Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, as all three remain key contributors for the team despite Crosby and Letang being 38 and Malkin being 39. Perhaps that reliance on older players — don’t forget about 35-year-old Erik Karlsson, either — also explains...
From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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When the Blackhawks selected forward Nathan Behm in the third round (No. 66 overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft, I was intrigued. He was a prospect going into the draft that some analysts thought had the potential to be an early second round pick. In his pre-draft season, Behm scored 31 goals with 35 assists in 56 games for a team that wasn’t in the playoff race.
When he slid in the draft, it was surprising. And I was excited the Blackhawks selected him.
The more highlights I watched and ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Let’s talk a little more about last night’s exciting 4-3 shootout win in Dallas . Nick Lardis only skated 10:16 in regulation and overtime, during which he was credited with two shots on net, one (big, timely) blocked shot and three hits. When the Blackhawks called his name to be the fourth shooter in the skills competition with a chance to win the game, he came thru against one of the best goalies in the league.
Another look at the Lardis snipe https://t.co/TZXa86Flcj pic.twitter.com/6O7...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are fancied by oddsmakers to beat the Chicago Blackhawks when they play on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, with the visiting Penguins at -168 on the moneyline, and the Blackhawks heavy underdogs at +141.
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Penguins vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Penguins (-168)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+141)
Total: 6
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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When the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, is Benjamin Kindel going to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided in this article, so take a look before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Benjamin Kindel Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks
Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal)
Kindel Goals Betting Stats
Kindel has recorded a point in 10 games this season while posting three multiple-point games.
Kindel h...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The Blackhawks ended their six-game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
The Blackhawks opened the scoring 3:20 into the opening period. On their first shot of the game, Tyler Bertuzzi finished a give-and-go with Alex Vlasic, snapping a quick shot past Jake Oettinger to give the Blackhawks an early 1-0 lead.
making it look easy🔥 pic.twitter.com/dleGlznCEl — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 28, 2025
The Stars tied the...
From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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Best bets tips for Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at United Center are provided for you right here, prior to the opening faceoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Best Penguins vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Sidney Crosby, Penguins
+150
20 G in 36 GP
Bryan Rust, Penguins
+180
13 G in 34 GP
Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks
+210
18 G in 34 GP
Rickard Rakell, Penguins
+210
3 G in 16 GP
...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The Blackhawks didn’t skate until they warmed up on the ice in Dallas since losing to the Flyers. And they were facing one of the best teams in the league. So… yeah. Odds weren’t in their favor. But they played a really good first period. Chicago took the lead 3:20 into the first period and I’m not sure Arvid Söderblom ever saw the shot that tied the game almost eight minutes later. The Hawks had an 8-4 advantage in scoring chances and 3-2 advantage in high danger chances at 5-on-5 thru 20 min...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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Scroll down to the comments to talk about Saturday’s game against the Stars!
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From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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The Blackhawks flew to Dallas this morning after the NHL’s Christmas break. They did not fly early enough to take a morning skate; they’ll just jump on the ice and go tonight against a Stars team that has the second-best record in the NHL.
We won’t know if Nick Foligno is coming back off IR or if there are any lineup changes until head coach Jeff Blashill addresses the media for the first time after the break at 5:30. I’m going with the same lineup they had against Philly before the break...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Blackhawks head to Dallas on Saturday to take on one of the league’s top teams in the Stars with hopes of snapping a brutal six-game losing streak.
The Stars have spent most of the 2025–26 season parked firmly among the NHL’s heavyweights, trailing only the Colorado Avalanche in the league with a .737 points percentage and a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. However, their success hasn’t been really driven by territorial dominance: at 5-on-5, Dallas ranks 31st in shot attempt share...
From Second City Hockey
| about 2 months ago
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Pending unrestricted free agent Connor Murphy has been a good foot soldier for the Chicago Blackhawks for 8 1/2 years now, logging an average of close to 20 minutes of ice time over the course of his time there. The two-way defenseman is a physical, veteran presence, always good for 100+ hits and blocked shots per season. Insider Chris Johnston writes in The Athletic, with Murphy being a legitimate trade candidate at the upcoming deadline, " The Blackhawks could certainly do right by Mur...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
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So I’m sure by now you’ve seen that the Oilers actually pulled the trigger on a Tristan Jarry trade with Pittsburgh, sending Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick. I feel nostalgia for the offseason of 2016 again. Back then, the Oilers made a blockbuster trade of a one-for-one in Taylor Hall…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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Welcome back to hockey, Blackhawks fans! The break is over, which means the boys are boarding a plane for Dallas at some point today to play a road game right out of three days off. Yes, a road game without practicing for three days… against an absolute wagon. Here’s hoping the Stars are still in the holiday mood and the Hawks can find enough goals for a dub.
I want to jump into another piece from Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times out of his conversation with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The Florida Panthers are going to be buyers, as per usual, ahead of the trade deadline in March, and there's plenty of insiders who feel most of their leg work will be done before the Olympic break. This means the Panthers could be pulling off a huge trade in January, and they could be once again, involved with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Panthers have been linked to Blackhawks defenceman Connor Murphy, who is a pending unrestricted free-agent and someone who will be dangled ahead of the deadl...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
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