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Head Like a Hole: Blackhawks at Blue Jackets Preview

For the second time in six days, the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets will meet on the ice, with the scene shifting to Columbus for Wednesday’s tilt in what’ll be the final game ahead of the Olympic break for both teams. Much of what was discussed with regards to CBJ ahead of last Friday’s game still rings true: the Blue Jackets are on fire, now with a stretch of 10-1 in their last 11 games after beating the St. Louis Blues on the road last Saturday and concluding a road trip with a 3-0 win ov...

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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 2-4-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Rinzel learning how to use brainpower to overcome lack of physical power ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks insider: Mikheyev not worrying about future as trade deadline approaches ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Fels ) The Levshunov Problem ( Fels ) Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if pantahers don’t make late run ( Sun-Times )...

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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 2-3-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) The Levshunov Problem ( Fels ) Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if pantahers don’t make late run ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks trade board 1.0: Which pending UFAs could be drawing interest? ( Sun-Times ) For Blackhawks struggling power play, more practice isn’t necessarily a solution ( Sun-Times ) Black...

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I’m a Believer: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3

The Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks at the United Center on Monday. The Blackhawks struck first on the power play seven minutes into the opening period. From the slot, Teuvo Teravainen found Connor Bedard, who ripped a sharp-angle one-timer from the bottom of the left faceoff circle to put the Blackhawks up 1-0. make that 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 with a goal for Bedsy 🚨 pic.twitter.com/SUnfMjldl0 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NH...

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Remember the Name: Blackhawks vs. Sharks Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night for their final home game before the Olympic break. The Sharks are currently sitting just three points outside a playoff position with two games in hand, which on the surface, looks like a massive step forward from last season, when they finished dead last in the NHL. Dig a little deeper, though, and the underlying numbers suggest the progress isn’t quite as dramatic as the standings imply. San Jose still ranks last in the le...

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Monday Morning Bag Skate 2-2-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS For Blackhawks struggling power play, more practice isn’t necessarily a solution ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks, Sharks rebuilds starting to diverge as Sharks pick up pace, Hawks stay patient ( Sun-Times ) Bedard, Nazar starting to find groove together for Blackhawks ( Athletic ) Could Levshunov benefit developmentally from a stint in the AHL? ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 2 ( S...

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Like a Record Player: Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 2

Better still wasn’t good enough for the Blackhawks on Friday night at the United Center, as they suffered their fifth straight defeat in a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The first 19 minutes of the opening period did not have a goal, then the final minute had two of them. First, Charlie Coyle scored to give CBJ a brief 1-0 lead: Werenski feeds Coyle to open the scoring pic.twitter.com/WnUahTVeah — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 31, 2026 With just three seconds left...

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The Slowest Drink at the Saddest Bar on the Snowiest Day in the Greatest City: Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Preview

The Blackhawks need a bounce-back performance in the worst way following Thursday’s debacle in Pittsburgh, and they’ll have an opportunity for that just over 24 hours later at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets. But that rebound will not come easy against a Columbus team that is one of the league’s hottest sides at the moment, winners in seven of eight. That stretch hasn’t quite pulled CBJ into playoff contention just yet, though, as it’s now up to 57 points in 52 games (25-20-7) but ...

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Friday Morning Bag Skate 1-30-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Penguins 6, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks working with Levshunov to improve his shooting velocity, deception ( Sun-Times ) As Connor Murphy’s Blackhawks tenure nears its end, he still dreams about rewarding Chicago for its patience ( Sun-Times ) GM Kyle Davidson sees progress from 21-39-9 Blackhawks: “We have taken a nice step” ( Tribune ) RE...

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It’s Like Rain on Your Wedding Day: Penguins 6, Blackhawks 2

After a solid first period that suggested a competitive night, the Chicago Blackhawks were buried by a four-goal second period and ultimately lost 6-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.. The Blackhawks opened the scoring 9:32 into the first period. Ryan Greene found Connor Murphy in the high slot, and Murphy snapped a wrist shot through traffic to give the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead. #5 is right on target🎯 pic.twitter.com/VL7tsAoFBI — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) J...

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Penny on the Floor: Blackhawks at Penguins Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are in Pittsburgh on Thursday night to take on a red-hot Penguins team. The Pittsburgh Penguins have put together an impressive season to this point, currently sitting second in the Metropolitan Division with a .618 points percentage. They’ve also been one of the league’s hottest teams of late, going 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, riding a four-game winning streak, and collecting points in seven straight. The underlying numbers don’t quite land in elite territory, bu...

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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 1-29-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS As Connor Murphy’s Blackhawks tenure nears its end, he still dreams about rewarding Chicago for its patience ( Sun-Times ) GM Kyle Davidson sees progress from 21-39-9 Blackhawks: “We have taken a nice step” ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels ) In search of offensive jump-start, Blackhawks reunite Bedard-Nazar line ( Athletic ) For ...

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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 1-28-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) In search of offensive jump-start, Blackhawks reunite Bedard-Nazar line ( Athletic ) For Jason Dickinson, Blackhawks’ youth is a source of joy and a reminder of his reality ( Sun-Times ) That’s some weak ass thinking ( Fels ) Blackhawks send rookie Nick Lardis to AHL in forward-group shakeup amid scoring drought ( Sun-Times ) ...

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Whether it’s Swift Falls or St. Paul: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3

The Blackhawks blew a three-goal lead and ultimately lost 4-3 in the shootout to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in St. Paul. Everything started off well enough for the Hawks, as Teuvo scored just over a minute into his first game back from injury for a quick 1-0 Chicago lead: GOAL: Teuvo Teravainen jams in a loose puck to open the scoring! pic.twitter.com/h4ZT7MJZPZ — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 28, 2026 Later in the first, Ryan Donato was gifted a golden scoring c...

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Common Cold: Blackhawks at Wild Preview

The Hawks are up north this evening for a Central Division matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota’s been one of the league’s biggest surprises through the first half-ish of the season, sitting fifth in the league standings with 68 points in 53 games (29-14-10). The Wild surged in late 2025 with seven-game winning streaks in both November and December that would’ve sent them to the top of the division were it not for the absurd pace being maintained by the league-leading Avalanche. ...

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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 1-27-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks send rookie Nick Lardis to AHL in forward-group shakeup amid scoring drought ( Sun-Times ) Bedard and Blackhawks still searching for consistency since injury return ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks’ improvement in back-to-back sets provides evidence of maturation ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Lightning 2, Blackhawks 1...

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Monday Morning Bag Skate 1-26-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks’ improvement in back-to-back sets provides evidence of maturation ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Lightning 2, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks prospect rankings: Frondell, Kantserov hold top spots at midseason ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Hurricanes 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tri...

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Over My Head: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 1

The Chicago Blackhawks saw their point streak snap Sunday night, unceremoniously falling 5–1 to the Florida Panthers at the United Center. After a scoreless first period, the Panthers opened the scoring 15:33 into the second. Following a faceoff win by Cole Schwindt, Tobias Bjornfot circled around the back of the net and tucked in a wraparound at the right post to make it 1-0 Florida. a round of applause for Toby's first goal in five years 👏 pic.twitter.com/J46ZdqhkPe — Florida...

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Found Elvis in a Loaf of Bread: Blackhawks vs. Panthers Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks host the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday night at the United Center. The Panthers season has been a bit of a roller coaster: a sluggish start out of the gate put them behind the curve early, they stabilized into something resembling a competent team for a stretch, then dipped again into inconsistency before finally showing some signs of life recently. After going 6-4-0 in their last 10 games and riding a modest two-game win streak — includi...

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