A flu bug is running thru the Blackhawks right now (pun intended), and the roster they’re putting on the ice Friday night against the Washington Capitals is… something.
Yes, Connor Bedard has returned from injury. And, yes, Kevin Korchinski was called up from Rockford.
But…
Nick Foligno, Ilya Mikheyev and Arvid Söderblom weren’t at the morning skate (head coach Jeff Blashill was absent as well).
When the Blackhawks came out to warm up, it was Drew Commesso leading the team ...
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There’s a flu bug ripping thru the Blackhawks room right now. Nick Foligno, Ilya Mikheyev and Arvid Söderblom were not at the morning skate on Friday before the Hawks host the Washington Capitals.
So, after watching Blackhawks legend Scott Foster take reps at the morning skate, it makes sense that the Blackhawks would need a viable backup if Söderblom can’t go; the Blackhawks have a back-to-back with a trip to Nashville after the game tonight. They then play again on Monday night.
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It’s Friday night in Chicago and the Blackhawks are wearing black. Love to see it! The Washington Capitals are in town for a game between two teams that played just six days ago. When the two teams played last weekend, the Blackhawks didn’t have Connor Bedard in the lineup. That will NOT be the case tonight !
After the Bulls’ game was postponed because of humidity issues last night, there were some concerns about the ice surface. The folks at the United Center are some of the best at what...
The Blackhawks look to continue their unbeaten start to 2026 on Friday night at the United Center against the Washington Capitals.
Let’s start with the home team this evening because there’s important news to share:
Connor Bedard says he’s ready to go. — Scott Powers ( @scottpowers.bsky.social ) January 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
While Bedard is back — and he was practicing with the top power-play unit, as one would expect — several other players (along with coach Jeff Blashill) ...
The day has finally arrived, Blackhawks fans! Connor Bedard is expected to be back in the lineup!
Bedard said he’s “good to go” after the morning skate on Friday, so he looks to draw back in the lineup when the Blackhawks host the Washington Capitals.
Bedard has been out since injuring his shoulder at the end of the Blackhawks’ loss in St. Louis on Dec. 12. With him out of the lineup, the Blackhawks were 5-6-1, a record that’s much better now that the Hawks have won their last four g...
The Washington Capitals are -152 favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks (+127) despite their game on Friday being at United Center in Chicago.
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Capitals (-152)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+127)
Total: 5.5
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How to Watch Capitals vs. Blackhawks
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: NHL Network
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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His name had been out there on the rumor mill this season even though he hasn't played a game in the NHL for two years. But the Chicago Blackhawks simply don't have room for Laurent Brossoit in their crease, and today they've sent him to the San Jose Sharks in a trade. Laurent Brossoit is heading to the Sharks 🦈 pic.twitter.com/n9oMSd3IZd — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 8, 2026 It's a nice move to acquire some goaltending insurance for the Sharks, who are currently i...
The Blackhawks made a trade with another rebuilding team on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago acquired veteran defenseman Ryan Ellis, young defenseman Jake Furlong and a 2028 fourth-round pick from San Jose in exchange for defenseman Nolan Allan, goaltender Laurent Brossoit and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
trade alert🔔 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/1OUAm56khD pic.twitter.com/uFsoj6imUI — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 8, 2026
Ellis hasn’t played since 2021 because of injuries, me...
Friday will feature an NHL outing between the road favorite Washington Capitals (22-16-6, -156 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7, +131 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
You can see the Capitals attempt to beat the Blackhawks on NHL Network.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Live Stream: Fubo
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Capitals (-156)
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Remember three days ago when we discussed the potential financial complications a successful first wave of the Blackhawks’ youth movement could potentially have? The Blackhawks made a trade on Thursday afternoon to start working on that issue.
The Blackhawks acquired the contract of Ryan Ellis, defenseman Jake Furlong and a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Nolan Allan, goaltender Laurent Brossoit and a 2028 seventh-round pick. ...
Updates on a couple of Chicago's first-round picks included as well.
With a looming NHL trade freeze before the Olympic break in February, the rumor mill is starting to pick up around the league. And the Chicago Blackhawks have some names that are starting to pop up with other insiders who could be on the move at some point.
On Wednesday, I wrote about some potential trade scenarios for a few current Blackhawks. With a few veterans in the final years of their respective contracts who could be valuable additions to teams chasing a championship, the rumors w...
How about a little caffeinated applause for the boys last night, eh? The Blackhawks put boot to [donkey] on the St. Louis Blues last night, putting a touchdown on the board and kicking the extra point for good measure. Most impressively, the Hawks had seven goals from seven different skaters last night — and one of them was not the team’s leader, Tyler Bertuzzi . The depth scoring we’ve been longing for is starting to really show out.
Whenever you have a handful of guys with multi-point e...
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The first period gave us a little of everything. The Blackhawks allowed a goal 27 seconds into the game, but they didn’t on three penalty kills. The Hawks got one power play of their own, and made it count. And the full Levshunov Experience was on display as he took two penalties in the first 15 minutes of action. Not exactly ideal.
The second period was all about Jordan Binnington being an Olympian for Canada. The Blackhawks scored four times and out-shot the Blues 16-8 in the period. An...
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Sadly, we have another obituary to add to the Blackhawks’ Centennial season.
Glenn Hall, one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the NHL, has died . He was 94.
The NHL mourns the passing of Glenn Hall, the very definition of what all hockey goaltenders aspire to be. Aptly nicknamed “Mr. Goalie,” Glenn was sturdy, dependable, and a spectacular talent in net. Read full statement from Commissioner Gary Bettman: https://t.co/JAAanpnzkt pic.twitter.com/8wLY0rzv51 — NHL P...
Now with three straight wins in their back pocket, the Hawks are at the United Center once again to host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
Many of the issues plaguing the Blues when these two teams met one month ago in St. Louis remain. They have the worst offense in the league (dead last at 2.49 goals per game) and aren’t much better on defense (3.35 goals against per game, 27th in the league). The power play and penalty kill are ranked in the 20s along with their shot attempt shar...
Yeah, it’s another late night national broadcast. And, yes, it’s two teams who are closer to the top of the draft lottery than the top of the standings. But the Blackhawks and Blues is always pure cinema, and tonight could be a fun one.
St. Louis comes in having won their last two games. The Blackhawks are undefeated in 2026. Get the coffee (or whatever else you choose to drink during the game) ready because this is going to be a late night of rivalry hockey at the United Center!
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The St. Louis Blues travel to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, and are -123 favorites on the moneyline, with the home team at +103.
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Blues vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Blues (-123)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+103)
Total: 5.5
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How to Watch Blues vs. Blackhawks
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: TNT
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Ce...
If you didn’t know, the NHL has a trade freeze during the Olympic break. It runs from 2 PM CT on Feb. 4 (Blackhawks legend Denis Savard’s birthday) until 10:59 PM CT on Feb. 22. The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline (final) is set for Friday, March 6, 2026, at 2 PM CT, meaning there are less than two weeks from the conclusion of the Olympics and the final trade deadline for front offices to find every perfect fix for their potential postseason problems.
So… there might be some action between now an...
Connor Bedard being on the ice with the Blackhawks for a good part of Tuesday’s practice and his comments about being close to returning to game action got a lot of the attention yesterday (and rightfully so), but it was also good to see Frank Nazar back on the ice for the first time since his injury. Nazar was wearing a full face shield, as expected.
Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar getting back to work together pic.twitter.com/jBX5ZY8Fxz — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) January 6, 2...