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The Chicago Blackhawks aim to end their losing streak on Saturday as they close a three‑game road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes, fresh off a dominant 9‑2‑1 run and a .792 points percentage—the second best in the league—look to continue their surge. The matchup, the first between the clubs in a month, could set the tone before Chicago’s upcoming break.
Roman Kantserov is chasing Blackhawks history as he looks to join Artemi Panarin, Artem Anisimov and Alexei Zhamnov in an exclusive Russian-born scoring club.
The Chicago Blackhawks travel to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET) at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center. TV coverage airs on CHSN in Chicago and the Hurricanes Hockey Network in Carolina, while streaming options include the CHSN app, Prime Video (regional feeds) and ESPN+ for out‑of‑market viewers. Chicago (4‑12‑1) seeks its first road win after a 4‑1 loss to Tampa Bay, with Connor Bedard leading the offense. Carolina (13‑3‑2) dominates the Metropolitan Division, boasting a 5‑1‑1 home record; Sebastian Aho tops the points chart. The Hurricanes won the season’s first matchup 5‑2, and odds favor them at -470.
The Chicago Blackhawks had their best effort of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. The Blackhawks went up against the Boston Bruins on Halloween, and while the Blackhawks played their…
The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a dismal record of 4-12-1, and they’ve lost eight of their last nine games. Headed into a matchup against the defending ch
The Chicago Blackhawks (4-12-1) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (13-3-2) at the Lenovo Center tonight at 8 PM ET. The Canes, fresh off a win over the Islanders and riding a 7‑2‑1 run in their last ten, debut their Hometown Remix jerseys and may see defenseman Alexander Nikishin make his season debut after practicing on the power‑play unit. The Blackhawks have lost five straight and sit 2‑7‑1 in their last ten. Starting goalies are Spencer Knight for Chicago and Kochetkov for Carolina. Streams are available on Prime Video, Fubo or Spectrum, with radio on 99.9 The Fan.
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.
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.
The Washington Capitals are actively trading 22‑year‑old winger Ivan Miroshnichenko, demanding a first‑round pick or a top prospect in return. Interested clubs include the Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings, while the Calgary Flames have dropped out. Miroshnichenko, a 2022 20th‑overall pick, has posted six goals and 14 points in 55 NHL games and is on a two‑year, $925,000 cap‑hit contract. His agent confirms he has permission to negotiate, but no team has met Washington’s price yet.
Boston University defenseman Xavier Villeneuve, a 2026 Blackhawks prospect who was drafted 34th overall, reflects on his early adjustment to NCAA play. After nine games he has tallied one goal and eight assists, crediting patience and video study for improving his timing against bigger, faster opponents. Villeneuve discusses the rigorous schedule, the need to conserve energy, and how his creative style adapts alongside elite teammates like Caleb Malhotra and Tynan Lawrence. He emphasizes learning to wait for openings, recognizing stronger competition, and the importance of strong team chemistry as he aims to grow into an impactful NHL player.
Defenseman Bowen Byram was fresh off helping the Buffalo Sabres to their first playoff berth since 2011 when he got traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. General manager Kyle Davidson saw…
The Chicago Blackhawks, facing a disappointing start to the 2026‑27 season, are expected to stay active in the trade market to add forward depth. GM Kyle Davidson, who received a contract extension earlier this year, is under pressure but isn’t likely to be dismissed, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Coach Jeff Blassill also faces scrutiny after criticism from former player Biz Nasty. Reports say Davidson is targeting large, shoot‑first wingers, though viable deals are scarce this late in the calendar. A trade appears the most plausible way to address the team’s identity and performance issues.
The Florida Panthers (9‑5‑2, 20 points) kick off a three‑game road swing on Nov. 7 against the Washington Capitals (8‑6‑0, 14 points) at Capital One Arena. Florida entered the matchup after a 5‑3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their new Hometown Remix jersey, completing a season‑series sweep of the Blackhawks. The preview notes the Capitals' middling form and highlights Sandis Vilmanis’s standout performance in the recent win, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
With the Blackhawks season going awry, insider Elliotte Friedman shared his thoughts on what the organization could be thinking.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ losing streak hits five games after a 4-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, with rookie Roman Kantserov netting his eighth goal and extending his point streak to seven games. Despite improved physicality—Chicago out‑checked Tampa 31‑13—the offense remains stagnant, recording under 27 shots for the third straight night. TNT’s Paul Bissonnette slams the team as “soft” and “AHL‑level,” echoing doubts about the rebuild. In the AHL, Rockford’s Gavin Hayes scores in six straight games, leading the IceHogs with 14 points, while prospect Mason West earns a spot on the 2027 World Junior USA roster. The roundup also notes Logan Cooley’s hat‑trick for Utah, Edvinsson’s mysterious whereabouts, and the Bruins eyeing Dylan Larkin.
The Vancouver Canucks sit at the bottom of the 2026‑27 NHL standings with just one regulation win and 7 points in 18 games (‑30 goal differential), while the Chicago Blackhawks trail closely at 9 points in 17 games. Both clubs are deep in a tanking race, swapping a win and two points, and have each lost four‑plus straight games. Injuries are minimal, and star Connor Bedard’s return hasn’t sparked Chicago. With upcoming head‑to‑head meetings on Nov. 22, Jan. 22 and Mar. 3, the race for last place—and the draft lottery—remains a coin toss.
Losing patience in Chicago. Simon Edvinsson skating in Nashville, and the San Jose Sharks make a lot of sense. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky safe.
Losing patience in Chicago. Simon Edvinsson skating in Nashville, and the San Jose Sharks make a lot of sense. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky safe.
In Episode 94 of the Weird Islanders podcast, host Sam Fels joins Lighthouse Hockey to recount goaltender Jeff Hackett’s turbulent 500‑game NHL career. Hackett bounced from a struggling early‑90s New York Islanders squad (five wins in 1990‑91, including a 4‑1, 41‑save victory over Winnipeg) to the inaugural San Jose Sharks, then endured a bruising backup stint behind Ed Belfour in Chicago before finally getting the starting role on a mediocre Blackhawks team. The conversation also dives into Blackhawks goalie politics, on‑ice brawls, and Hackett’s later stint with Montreal, where he was traded for Jocelyn Thibault and eventually retired due to vertigo. Highlights include Hackett’s appearance on the night the Islanders honored Al Arbour (Jan 25, 1997) and his ranking as No. 99 in Bleacher Report’s top‑100 goalies.
Zemgus Girgensons returns from a lower-body injury to spark the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 6, 2026. He opens the game with a shot 20 seconds in, logs a game‑high five shots, an assist and a +2 rating, and wins 13 of 21 faceoffs (62%). Paired with Ilya Mikheyev and Pontus Holmberg—dubbed the “ZIP line”—the line totals two goals, three assists and 10 shots. At 32, Girgensons is on pace for 20 points and leads the team with 195 hits last season. With Yanni Gourde’s imminent return and Girgensons entering the final year of his $2.55 M contract, his future as a UFA sparks roster questions for the Lightning.
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning, extending their losing streak to five games. Despite generating 10 high‑danger chances, Chicago managed only two goals, with rookie Roman Kantserov snapping Vasilevskiy’s shutout bid with 48.1 seconds left for his eighth of the season and an eight‑game point streak. The Hawks’ shot volume has plummeted, posting 26 or fewer in three straight games against elite opponents. However, their physical play surged, out‑checking Tampa Bay 31‑13, thanks in part to Dillon Boucher’s seven hits in just over eight minutes. Coach Jeff Blashill and forward Alex Vlasic stress the need for more net‑level shooting and sustained offense to break the slump.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Michael Augello and Michael Traikos break down the Montreal Canadiens' 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth, the Edmonton Oilers' penalty-filled 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.
The 2026-27 season is just 17 games old, but Chicago Blackhawks fans already wish it were over. The Blackhawks lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers and had the privilege of…
The Chicago Blackhawks drop a 4-1 road loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 5, 2026, as former Blackhawk Ilya Mikheyev scores twice for Tampa. Roman Kantserov adds a late goal to spare a shutout, extending his point streak to seven games. Chicago’s road woes continue—they’re 0-8-1 away, outscored 15-37, and have yet to hold a lead past four goals. The piece also highlights enforcer Dillon Boucher’s first fight with the Lightning and notes Mikheyev’s move to Tampa after a 20‑goal season with Chicago.
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their record‑setting 8‑0 start with a 4‑1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at 401 Channelside Drive. Zemgus Girgensons returns to the lineup, pairing with Ilya Mikheyev—who nets two goals—and Pontus Holmberg for a strong offensive showing. Chicago scores a late goal, ending Andrei Vasilevskiy’s shutout bid in his 600th career start. The victory keeps the Lightning atop the league as the season unfolds.