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Blackhawks Meltdown With Four-Goal Lead, Jets Win 5-4 in Shootout
The Winnipeg Jets erased a 4‑0 deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5‑4 in a shootout on Nov. 15, 2026, marking the Jets’ second comeback from four goals down in 11 days. Mark Schiefele and Kyle Connor sparked the rally late in the second period, while Gabriel Vilardi tied the game with 1:13 left. Connor Bedard’s near‑goal and Alex Vlasic’s breakaway attempts fell short in overtime, and the Jets won 2‑1 in the shootout thanks to Schiefele and Connor’s decisive attempts. Chicago drops to 5‑13‑2, with Tyler Bertuzzi, Anton Frondell, Bedard and Frank Nazar scoring for the Blackhawks, and Spencer Knight making 27 saves.
Blackhawks vs. Jets: Red-Hot Opponent, Preview, Lineups, & Watch Game 20
The Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-1) host the Winnipeg Jets (9-8-3) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT for the second meeting of their four‑game series. After an OT 4‑3 win on Oct. 15, the Jets come in on a five‑game winning streak, including an 8‑3 rout of Dallas, and sit just one point out of a Western Conference playoff spot. Chicago sticks with the same 18‑skater lineup that beat Buffalo 3‑2 in OT, led by Connor Bedard’s 10 assists and Roman Kantserov’s nine goals. Goalie duel features Spencer Knight (3.53 GAA, .883 SV%) versus Stuart Skinner (3.24 GAA, .914 SV%). The matchup tests a struggling Blackhawks defense against a high‑scoring, confident Jets squad.
CHN Daily: Blackhawks Trade Talk; Slaggert OT Winner; Preds Stay Hot
The Chicago Blackhawks head into a 2:30 p.m. CT matchup against the hot Winnipeg Jets after a 3‑2 overtime win over Buffalo on Thursday. Spencer Knight turned aside 23 shots, while Frank Nazar’s two regulation goals forced overtime, and the Hawks dominated puck battles – a first‑season high. Defenseman Bowen Byram remains doubtful, but GM Kyle Davidson is now targeting both offensive depth and a veteran defenseman in trade talks. In the AHL, Rockford’s Landon Slaggert nets his second OT winner of the year, and forward Kevin Lombardi is dealt to Colorado. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators notch a seventh straight win, beating Vegas 3‑2 in a shootout.
Blackhawks Now Looking For Veteran Defenseman On Trade Market
The Chicago Blackhawks, trailing at the bottom of the league in shots allowed (30th) and goals against (31st), are now targeting a veteran, stay‑home defenseman rather than just a scoring winger. GM Kyle Davidson admits the young blue‑line, anchored only by 30‑year‑old Ian Cole, struggled after Bowen Byram’s injury on Oct. 13, prompting a search for a “Bowen Byram‑type” acquisition. The most plausible target is Calgary’s 30‑year‑old right‑hander Zach Whitecloud, a 418‑game, penalty‑killing top‑four defender with a $2.75 M cap hit through 2027‑28. The Blackhawks hope Whitecloud can add size, experience, and long‑term stability to a defense that helped snap a six‑game skid with a 3‑2 OT win over Buffalo on Nov. 13.
Hawks Hits: Nazar Drives Comeback, Improved Defensive Details
After a 9-2 drubbing in Carolina, the Blackhawks tightened up defensively during a four‑day break and shocked the Buffalo Sabres 2‑1 on Thursday. Coach Jeff Blashill emphasized better zone tracking and forecheck decisions, limiting Buffalo to 23 shots and just two goals. Rookie Frank Nazar scored both Blackhawks’ goals, including a tying third‑period tally that sent the game to overtime, and posted a game‑high five shots on goal. Veteran Ian Cole praised the patient, low‑event style as a formula to compensate for Chicago’s league‑worst offense and power‑play numbers. Goalie Spencer Knight faced only 23 shots, the fewest of his 2026‑27 season.
Donato Scores OT Winner, Blackhawks Beat Sabres To Snap Losing Skid
After a four‑day layoff, the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a six‑game skid with a 3‑2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 12, 2026. Ryan Donato broke his 10‑game drought by netting the OT winner, while rookie Frank Nazar starred with two regulation goals and the game‑tying tally. Sam Rinzel added two assists, extending his six‑game assist streak, and Roman Kantserov posted a ninth‑straight game point streak, joining Blackhawks legends. Goalie Spencer Knight made 21 saves in his 15th start, earning his fifth win. The Hawks improved to 5‑13‑1, marking their first November victory and first win when trailing after two periods.
Blackhawks vs. Sabres: Kane Probable, Preview, Lineups, & How To Watch Game 19
The Chicago Blackhawks (4‑13‑1) aim to snap a six‑game slide on Thursday, Nov. 12, when they host the Buffalo Sabres (8‑7‑3) at 7 p.m. CT. Patrick Kane is listed as probable after missing three games with an upper‑body injury, which could push Teuvo Teravainen to the scratch line. Goalies Spencer Knight (4‑10‑0) starts for Chicago, while Buffalo sends Colton Ellis (3‑3‑0). Both clubs enter the game fresh from recent drubbings—Chicago fell 9‑2 to Carolina and is winless on the road, while Buffalo rebounded from an 8‑3 loss to Tampa Bay but has a 1‑3‑0 November record. The matchup pits a struggling Hawks squad against a road‑strong Sabres team that has earned points in seven of eight away games.
CHN Daily: Davidson’s Presser; Roobroeck Rolling; Sabres Smoked
Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson finally speaks, taking 45 minutes to own the 4‑13‑1 start to the 2026‑27 season, defend Jeff Blashill and tease trade moves, including a rumored Rickard Rakell target. Prospect Ryan Roobroeck extends his OHL lead with 18 goals and 31 points in 17 games. Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram remain day‑to‑day, practicing in non‑contact gear. Elsewhere, Nikita Kucherov nets a natural hat‑trick in Tampa Bay’s 8‑3 win over Buffalo, Connor McDavid pushes his season‑opening point streak to 20 games, and Matvei Michkov’s discontent in Philadelphia fuels trade chatter. All the latest Blackhawks news, league scores and rumors are covered in today’s CHN Daily.
Davidson Takes Blame For Blackhawks Sour Start, Defends Blashill in Presser
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson owned up to the team's dismal 4‑13‑1 start to the 2026‑27 season, calling the 9‑2 loss to Carolina a turning point. Chicago sits dead‑last in goals per game and power‑play percentage, with a –37 goal differential and no road win (0‑8‑1). Davidson announced a defensive overhaul, moving assistant GM Mark Eaton onto the coaching staff as a de facto defensive specialist, and said the club is actively exploring trades for a veteran right‑handed defenseman. The press conference underscores the urgency to revive a rebuild that was supposed to be in Year 5 of contention.
CHN Daily: Blackhawks Trade Chatter; Jets Get Last Laugh; Michkov News?
Kyle Davidson heads to a press conference Wednesday to address the Blackhawks' dismal 4‑13‑1 start, fielding questions about the rebuild and potential trade moves. Rumors swirl that Penguins winger Rickard Rakell rejected a Chicago deal, while the team reportedly eyes forward help and may part with 2027 draft picks. Meanwhile, the Jets laugh last night, defeating a Hellebuyck‑less Devils squad with Dawson Mercer and Nico Daws shining. Other league notes: Matvei Michkov seeks a trade after a bench spat, Kaprizov scores OT winner for the Wild, and the Avalanche beat the Leafs 6‑3 with Landeskog’s two goals. The article also highlights prospect Xavier Villeneuve’s assist streak and updates on injured Panthers forwards Barkov and Marchand.
Blackhawks Must Get Involved If Michkov Trade Rumors Are True
The Philadelphia Flyers sit 5-10-5 after 20 games, tied for the NHL’s third‑worst points percentage, and their top scorer Matvei Michkov – 10 goals and 14 points in 20 games – is reportedly growing restless. A heated bench clash with defenseman Nick Seeler and comments from ESPN’s Kevin Weekes suggest Michkov, a 2023 No. 7 overall pick in the final year of his entry‑level deal, may be a trade candidate. Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson, desperate for a shoot‑first winger, could target the 21‑year‑old if he seeks a fresh start, despite the Flyers’ reluctance to move him. The article weighs the risks and potential cost of a Michkov trade.
Did Blackhawks Trade Attempt For Penguins Forward Get Nixed?
Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has been circling Pittsburgh winger Rickard Rakell as a possible “shoot‑first, size” winger to boost Connor Bedard’s line. Rakell, a 33‑year‑old who posted 35 goals last season, is on an eight‑team no‑trade list and reportedly turned down a Chicago deal, according to former player Keith Yandle on Spittin’ Chiclets. The Penguins recalled prospect Rutger McGroarty for an injury replacement, not for Rakell, underscoring the trade’s uncertainty. With Pittsburgh at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, other veteran options like Bryan Rust remain on the table, but the Rakell rumor highlights the challenges the Blackhawks face in acquiring offense.
NHL Insider Adds More To Blackhawks Trade Buzz, Blashill Remaining Coach
On the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas dissect the Chicago Blackhawks' woeful 4‑13‑1 start, highlighted by a 9‑2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes that extended their skid to six games. Friedman says GM Kyle Davidson is actively exploring trade options, willing to part with 2027 late first‑round picks from Edmonton and Florida, as well as veterans Jordan Greenway and Teuvo Teravainen, to secure offensive help. Interest has been shown in prospects and centering talent, with the Flyers eyeing Frank Nazar and Oliver. Friedman cautions that offloading young assets could backfire, but the desperate Blackhawks are weighing every move.
CHN Daily: Soderblom Clears; Blackhawks Tweaks; McDavid Extends Streak
The Chicago Blackhawks stay the course despite a 4-13-1 start, with head coach Jeff Blashill keeping the staff and GM Kyle Davidson retaining control. Monday’s first practice after a 0-3 road trip brings only minor tweaks, emphasizing defense but no system overhaul. Defenseman Arvid Soderblom clears waivers and heads to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, while Bowen Byram visits a specialist per his agent’s request. Patrick Kane lands on injured reserve, creating a backup spot that goaltender Drew Commando eagerly fills. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid extends his season‑opening point streak to 19 games, the fourth‑longest in NHL history, after scoring in Edmonton’s 3‑1 win over the Rangers. The Daily also notes roster moves and line adjustments for Chicago.
Blackhawks Practice: Knight’s Blunt Comments, Belief in System Remains, Added Emphasis
After a 4-13-1 start to the 2026-27 season and a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Blackhawks hold a Monday practice focused on tweaks—not overhauls—to Jeff Blashill’s system. The coaching staff remains intact, but Blashill emphasizes tighter body‑on‑body defending, better defensive‑zone tracking, net‑front coverage, and adjustments to the 2‑1‑2 forecheck to curb the league‑worst 2‑on‑1 rushes. He says players still believe in the current scheme despite its poor execution, and the upcoming Thursday game against Buffalo will test whether these minor changes stick. Goaltender Spencer Knight also weighed in on recent roster moves, adding his perspective to the team’s rebuilding effort.
CHN Daily: Soderblom Replaced, Blashill Safe For Now, Devils Cowardly Move
The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for changes after a 4‑13‑1 start and a 9‑2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. GM Kyle Davidson will address the slump on Wednesday, but head coach Jeff Blashill and his staff remain safe for now. The first roster move places backup goalie Arvid Soderblom on waivers, promoting 2020 second‑round pick Drew Commesso to No. 2 behind Spencer Knight, while Patrick Kane lands on injured reserve for roster purposes. Meanwhile, defenseman Wyatt Kaiser ties a franchise‑worst –17 plus‑minus mark in 18 games. Across the league, Cutter Gauthier nets his third hat trick in five games, the Devils sit out Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg, and Jordan Binnington resurfaces on trade rumors.
Blackhawks Recall New Backup From Rockford, Kane Lands On Injured Reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks recall 24‑year‑old goalie Drew Commesso from the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, creating a new No. 2 backup behind Spencer Knight after waiving Arvid Soderblom. Commesso, a 2020 second‑round pick who posted a 2‑1‑0 record and a .918 save percentage in three NHL games last season, signs a two‑year extension and finally gets a full‑time roster spot. To make room, the club places Patrick Kane on injured reserve (upper‑body) retroactive to Nov. 2, though he remains eligible to return as soon as Thursday versus Buffalo. Kane’s IR move is a roster formality, not a major injury concern.
Blackhawks Sticking With Blashill & Staff Despite Disastrous Start
Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson will address the media Wednesday but isn’t expected to announce any coaching changes despite a disastrous 4-13-1 start to the 2026-27 season. Jeff Blashill stays as head coach along with assistants Anders Sorensen, Michael Peca and Mike Vellucci, even as the team endures a six‑game losing streak, the NHL’s second‑worst points percentage and bottom‑ranked offense, defense and shot metrics. The Hawks were thumped 9-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, extending a nine‑game road skid. Meanwhile, backup goalie Arvid Soderblom is placed on waivers and Drew Commesso is recalled as the new No. 2 netminder.
Blackhawks First Domino Falls With Soderblom Placed On Waivers
The Chicago Blackhawks place backup goalie Arvid Soderblom on waivers after a 0-3-0 road trip, exposing his $2.75 million cap hit to all 31 NHL teams. If unclaimed, he will be sent to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, opening the backup role for 24‑year‑old Drew Commesso, who earned a two‑year extension after a solid stint with the IceHogs and brief Blackhawks appearances (2‑1‑0, .918 SV%). Soderblom’s early‑season stats (0‑3‑1, .842 SV%, –6.1 GAA) rank him among the league’s worst, prompting Chicago to relieve starter Spencer Knight of heavy workload. The move will be confirmed Monday.
Hawks Hits: Players-Only Meeting, Blashill Not Concerned Over Job Security
The Chicago Blackhawks endure a disastrous week, dropping six straight games and being outscored 23-8, highlighted by a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Injuries to Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram compound the woes as the team sits last in most offensive and defensive categories, with a league‑worst –37 goal differential. Coach Jeff Blashill faces mounting criticism, though he downplays job‑security concerns, citing trust with players and management. A first‑ever players‑only meeting follows the Carolina debacle, and General Manager Kyle Davidson is rumored to be active on the trade market as the Hawks confront a brutal schedule against multiple recent Stanley Cup champions.
Report: Blackhawks “Very Active” On Trade Market, New Update on Byram
The Chicago Blackhawks have become "very active" on the trade market after a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and a 0-3 road trip left them 4-13-1, 15th in the West. GM Kyle Davidson is reportedly willing to part with 2027 late first‑round picks and veterans Jordan Greenway and Teuvo Teravainen, while other teams have shown interest in prospects Frank Nazar and Oliver Moore. Meanwhile, defenseman Bowen Byram remains out with an undisclosed upper‑body injury, missing his last 11 games despite brief practice appearances. With a home stand against the Buffalo Sabres looming, Chicago faces crucial roster decisions amid its rebuild.
Blackhawks Embarrassed 9-2 By Hurricanes, Losing Streak Hits Six Games
The Chicago Blackhawks' losing streak stretches to six games after a crushing 9-2 defeat by defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 8, 2026, at the Lenovo Center. Carolina, now 14-3-2, nets seven goals in the first two periods, with goals from Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Jordan Martinook (2), Andrei Svechnikov (2), Sebastian Aho, Alexander Nikishin and Shayne Gostisbehere, marking their second seven‑goal win in a week. Chicago’s lone scores come from Roman Kantserov and Connor Bedard, though Kantserov extends his point streak to eight games. The loss drops the Blackhawks to 4-13-1 and 0-8-1 on the road, while the Hurricanes become the first team since the 1990 Blues to post multiple seven‑goal victories in seven days.
Blackhawks Still Seeking Forward Help On Trade Market
The Chicago Blackhawks are actively searching for a scoring winger as their season stalls at a 4‑12‑1 record and a five‑game losing streak. GM Kyle Davidson, who earned a contract extension this summer, has yet to land a trade despite targeting “shoot‑first, big‑body” forwards. The team ranks 31st in goals per game and 32nd in shot attempts, prompting analyst Elliotte Friedman to say a roster move will likely precede any coaching change for Jeff Blashill. Potential targets include Flyers’ Owen Tippett and Capitals’ prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko, though both present contract challenges. With the quarter‑mark of the season looming, Chicago hopes a trade can spark the offense and give captain Connor Bedard the support he needs.
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes: Nazar To Wing, Preview, Lineups, & Watch Game 18
The Chicago Blackhawks (4‑12‑1) try to halt a five‑game skid Saturday at the Carolina Hurricanes (13‑3‑2) in a 7 p.m. CT showdown at the Lenovo Center. Carolina leads the season series 5‑2 after a Oct. 10 win that featured goals from Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski, while Roman Kantserov scored Chicago’s lone marker. The Blackhawks have altered three of four forward lines, moving rookie Frank Nazar to the wing with Anton Frondell and Oliver Moore, and will be without Bowen Byram and Patrick Kane (upper‑body). Hurricanes debut defender Alexander Nikishin and rely on goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (1‑0, 1.64 GAA). Both teams eye momentum—Chicago for a needed bounce‑back, Carolina to extend its NHL‑best .778 points percentage.
CHN Daily: Blackhawks in Carolina; Prospect Highlights; Michkov Drama
The Blackhawks finish a three‑game road swing in Carolina, dropping a 5‑3 loss to defending champion Hurricanes who sit atop the early‑season standings. Chicago sits 31st in both goals for and against after a 4‑1 defeat in Tampa, though rookie Roman Kantserov extends his point streak and the team leads the league in hits thanks to Dillon Boucher and Cole Smith. Prospect highlights include Nathan Behm’s fifth goal for Arizona State and Xavier Villeneuve’s two assists for Boston University. Elsewhere, Michkov’s limited ice time fuels drama in Philadelphia, the Sharks skid to four losses, and trade chatter swirls around Nikita Kucherov and Detroit’s Dylan Larkin.
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