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RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Kings 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic )
Spin class: How a Blackhawks vet’s hockey smarts keep teammates in awe ( The Athletic )
Blackhawks prospect updates: Roman Kantserov showing “bulldog mentality” in Russia as NHL arrival nears ( Sun-Times )
Musings on Madison, Episode 197 — Playoffs?! ( SCH )
It’s clear now: Connor Bedard will be a championship-...
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The Hawks built up a multi-goal lead and never let it slip away while beating the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 out in California on Thursday night.
After a scoreless opening period, the Hawks took a 1-0 lead when Tyler Bertuzzi found Connor Bedard in prime hockey real estate for this relatively easy tap-in goal during a Chicago power play:
GOAL: Connor Bedard FLYING TO THE NET to jam in Bertuzzi’s pass! pic.twitter.com/fAa3O9UYt6 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) December 5, 2025
A back-b...
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A weird scheduling quirk has the Hawks playing a pair of games in a row against the Los Angeles Kings over the next three days, with the first arriving on Thursday night out in California.
These two teams met in Chicago in on Oct. 26, with the Kings snuffing out most of the Hawks’ offense during a 3-1 victory for the visitors . LA’s been up and down since: they lost three of four on both sides of Halloween, then won four straight before losing five of seven, including a 3-1 loss to the Ca...
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Musings on Madison, Episode 197 — Playoffs?! ( SCH )
It’s clear now: Connor Bedard will be a championship-caliber centerpiece for Blackhawks ( Sun-Times )
Wyatt Kaiser has found another outlet for his creativity: playing guitar ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Tribune )
Laurent Brossoit begins AHL conditioning stint as Blackhawks seek trade partner ( Sun-Times ...
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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Tribune )
Laurent Brossoit begins AHL conditioning stint as Blackhawks seek trade partner ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks power rankings: Connor Bedard’s Hart case, the black jerseys, UC attendance surge ( The Athletic )
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 12/1: Number Munchers! ( SCH )
The percentages are flattening out, except for one guy ( Fels...
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An entertaining hockey game unfolded in Sin City on Tuesday night, although the Blackhawks could not hang on to a pair of one-goal leads, losing 4-3 in the shootout to the Vegas Golden Knights.
VGK scored 27 seconds into the game when Ivan Barbashev banked one in off the skate of Wyatt Kaiser:
Vegas scores first as a pass deflects off Kaiser’s skate and in pic.twitter.com/hxqitTKXkg — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) December 3, 2025
Oliver Moore tied the game up about a minute late...
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The holiday season is officially upon us as the calendar flips to December and the Hawks are taking a trip out west for the next week, kicking off a stretch of four road games in six days on Tuesday night when they face the Vegas Golden Knights.
VGK enters this game sitting third in Pacific Division with 30 points (11-6-8) from 25 games, well within striking distance of Anaheim (16-9-1). The trends have been more down than up in VGK of late, with the team crashing back to Earth after goin...
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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 12/1: Number Munchers! ( SCH )
The percentages are flattening out, except for one guy ( Fels )
Analyzing Blackhawks’ attendance: Ticket sales back on track after slow start ( Sun-Times )
Teuvo provides consistency for Blackhawks, but he believes he can “always do better” ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Ducks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The...
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We have a main course to explore in a bit, so this opening will be brief. But as of this writing on Dec. 1 and the Chicago Blackhawks currently sit in a playoff spot — kind of. They occupy the second wild card spot if you account for the fact that their 27 points have game in one fewer game (25) than it’s taken three other teams out West to amass 27 points (Utah, San Jose, Edmonton). If the figures are based on points percentage alone, then the second wild card spot actually goes to the Winnip...
2 months ago
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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Ducks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic )
Why Blackhawks are amazed by Spencer Knight’s off-ice habits: Red-light mats, intermission meals and more ( Sun-Times )
Four factors behind Frank Nazar’s quiet November ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Predators 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
NHL parity this season gives Blackhawks better chance of play...
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The Chicago Blackhawks dug themselves a three-goal hole in the first period, then climbed all the way out of it to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–3 on Sunday and finally snap their five-game winless skid.
The Ducks blitzed the Blackhawks early with two goals in the first 47 seconds. First, Cutter Gauthier buried a cross-ice feed from Troy Terry just 15 seconds into the game.
🚨 Cutter 🚨 He gets the party started just 15 seconds into this game! #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/jHRndfJUuz —...
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The Chicago Blackhawks wrap up their current homestead on Sunday afternoon against the Anaheim Ducks, aiming to put an end to their five-game slide.
The Ducks have been one of the surprise stories of the season, charging out to one of their best starts in years. They currently sit at the top of the Pacific Division thanks to having the second best offense in the league, a production rate that is primarily derived from having one of the most productive under-25 groups this season. The defe...
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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...
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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–...
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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...
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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...
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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...
3 months ago
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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...
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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...
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