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BLACKHAWKS
Ryan Greene has been snakebitten. Could an empty-net goal break his funk? ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Predators 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Lardis settling into NHL rhythm alongside Oliver Moore ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Capitals 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Three reasons why Blackhawks ended up benefitting from Connor Bedard’s absence ( Sun-Tim...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
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What a night!
On January 10, the Chicago Bulls, the Blackhawks , the Cubs , and the Bears all grabbed a win of their own. The city is riding a wave of euphoria it doesn’t quite know how to handle, but it’s handling it with a lot of smiles and plenty of flexing on social media. I don’t know about you, but the way the Bulls won last night was the real surprise.
What a 2-hour span for the Windy City. Have yourself a night, Chicago! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/DLENZKgNmx — SportsCenter (@S...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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Thanks in large part to its goaltending, Chicago picked up two more vital points with a 3-0 win on the road over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
After a scoreless first period, the Hawks took the lead for good at the 6:41 mark of the second, when Connor Bedard evaded some Nashville defenders and found Tyler Bertuzzi in his usual spot for a tap-in goal:
GOAL: Connor Bedard WHAT A PLAY to set up Bertuzzi for a tap-in goal 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/v83lt7e6rg — BHF (@Blackhaw...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
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The Blackhawks have a quick turnaround from Friday’s loss at home to Washington, as they’re in Nashville on Saturday night to face the Predators.
It’s the second between meeting between these two teams this season, with Nashville taking two points in the first one with a 4-3 victory at the United Center over Thanksgiving weekend. That win was right around the time that the Predators turned things around from a woeful 6-12-4 start. In the five or six weeks since, Nashville is 14-7-0, surgi...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
The Hawks had to bring Stanislav Berezhnoy on the trip, so the options in net are two guys who started last night… and both of whom should be in the AHL right now. If Blackhawks head coach didn’t know what he was going to do in net after last night’s game doesn’t give you pause going into this one, the fact that half of the roster is sick and they played last night is a recipe for potentially bad times ahead in Nashville.
But you know what? Connor Bedard is back and Oliver Moore is playin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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I want to take a quick second to give Drew Commesso some credit. I wrote this in the comments on the game story from last night , but it bears repeating. On Thursday, the Blackhawks traded Laurent Brossoit to San Jose. Commesso went to bed back on top of the depth chart in Rockford, planning for a home start against the Chicago Wolves.
Commesso woke up on a game day for the IceHogs and, by lunchtime, found himself driving to Chicago. Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said Spencer Knight...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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The NHL slate on Saturday, Jan. 10 includes the Nashville Predators against the Chicago Blackhawks at 8 p.m. ET, with best bets suggestions in this article if you’d like an edge.
Best Predators vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Filip Forsberg, Predators
+140
16 G in 43 GP
Steven Stamkos, Predators
+165
18 G in 43 GP
Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
+180
19 G in 32 GP
Ryan O’Reilly, Predators
+210 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
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 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
Head down to the comments to talk about Friday’s game against the Capitals!
Game Preview
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
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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.
Wi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 2 reads
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...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
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) ...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
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...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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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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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 5 reads
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks acquire Ellis, Furlong, 2028 fourth-round pick from Sharks ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Blackhawks NCAA prospect update, 1/8: Gajan bounces back at UMD ( SCH )
Ryan Greene focusing on the chances, fighting for the finish ( Athletic )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 7, Blues 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times )
Articles on the death of Blackhawks legend Glenn Hall ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
The San Jose Sharks made an interesting trade today , potentially clearing the way for a larger deal in the near future. The team moved two defensemen, Jake Furlong and Ryan Ellis, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for goaltender Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick. (Small brag because I suggested a Furlong trade last week .) The picks are so far in the future, they’re inconsequential at this point for either team, so we’ll focus o...
From Fear The Fin
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
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...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 1 month ago
| 7 reads
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...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
| 6 reads
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)
Underdo...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 2 reads
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. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 9 reads
Updates on a couple of Chicago's first-round picks included as well.
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
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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...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
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...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 7, Blues 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times )
Articles on the death of Blackhawks legend Glenn Hall ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) ( NHL ) ( NHL II )
Artyom Levshunov is on the attack, just like Blackhawks want: 15 thoughts ( Athletic )
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 1/6: Wait For It ( SCH )
Connor Bedard “feeling good” after Blackhawks practice as return nears ( Su...
From Second City Hockey
| about 1 month ago
| 1 read
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...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
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