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No Reason Why: Blackhawks at Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks wrap up a set of back-to-back games against the New York Rangers on Friday night. In the house of the worst home team in the NHL, the Hawks have a chance to make amends for last night’s turnover debacle . The last time these two met was a 3-0 shutout for Chicago at the United Center on Dec. 3. The New York Rangers were having an up-and-down start to the season. Since then, it’s been mostly down. The Rangers sit in 31st place with 65 points and were officially elimin...

Friday Morning Bag Skate 3-27-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Flyers 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jeff Blashill trying to help Blackhawks navigate lack of practice time ( Sun-Times ) Inside Blackhawks winger Nick Lardis’ best game yet: shift-by-shift breakdown ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks need young forward who can take over Jason Dickinson’s job ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribun...

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Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart: Flyers 5, Blackhawks 1

In a sloppy, turnover-filled mess from start to finish, the Chicago Blackhawks fell 5-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday. The Flyers opened the scoring just 48 seconds into the game. Spencer Knight tried to play the puck to Artyom Levshunov, but Christian Dvorak hustled to intercept the pass and fed Alex Bump in front for an easy tap-in, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Knight misplays it and the Flyers capitalize to open the scoring: pic.twitter.com/iiLIP7m9nm — BHF (@Blackhaw...

1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New): Blackhawks at Flyers

The Chicago Blackhawks kick off a back-to-back set Thursday night, continuing their East Coast swing with a stop in Philadelphia to take on the Flyers. Like the New York Islanders on Tuesday, it’s been since late December that the Blackhawks last faced the Flyers, but it’s been more of a downhill slide for the team from Philly over the past few months. Back when the two teams faced off before Christmas, the Flyers were sitting second in the Metropolitan Division and in the Eastern Confere...

Thursday Morning Bag Skate 3-26-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks need young forward who can take over Jason Dickinson’s job ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell on NHL debut: ‘It still feels like a dream’ ( The Athletic ) NHL Global Series Germany Tickets Go On Sale March 27 ( NHL ) RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) With Anton Fr...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 3-25-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell on NHL debut: ‘It still feels like a dream’ ( The Athletic ) NHL Global Series Germany Tickets Go On Sale March 27 ( NHL ) RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) With Anton Frondell on the way, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis look to hang on in top 6 ( The Athletic ) ...

Today is Where Your Book Begins: Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3

Anton Frondell picked up his first NHL point in his debut, recording an assist in the Blackhawks’ 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. The Islanders struck first just 49 seconds into the game. Anders Lee got his stick on Matthew Schaefer’s blast from the blue line and redirected it past the glove of Arvid Soderblom. Anders Lee wasted no time! pic.twitter.com/wTy0yt5p4k — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 24, 2026 The Blackhawks tied it 1-1 at 12:46 o...

Staring at the Blank Page Before You: Blackhawks at Islanders

The Chicago Blackhawks kick off a four-game road trip Tuesday night against the New York Islanders. And oh yeah, top prospect Anton Frondell is officially in the lineup tonight for his NHL debut! Since the Blackhawks last saw the Islanders at the end of December, their points percentage has ticked up slightly from .590 to .599, but they’ve still slid in the standings, going from third in the Metropolitan Division to just outside the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Det...

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 3-24-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS NHL Global Series Germany Tickets Go On Sale March 27 ( NHL ) RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) With Anton Frondell on the way, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis look to hang on in top 6 ( The Athletic ) Anton Frondell set to make NHL debut ( ESPN ) ( The Athletic ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )...

Monday Morning Bag Skate 3-23-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) With Anton Frondell on the way, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis look to hang on in top 6 ( The Athletic ) Anton Frondell set to make NHL debut ( ESPN ) ( The Athletic ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Matt Grzelcyk set to miss some time ( CBS Sports ) Do Bl...

Run Right Back: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT)

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Sunday afternoon, a game that helped Nashville solidify its hold on the second wildcard spot. Nick Lardis opened the scoring 4:34 into the second period following a 2-on-1 rush with Frank Nazar. The play was initiated by a pass from Tyler Bertuzzi in the defensive zone, and Lardis’s pass to Nazar went off Nicolas Hague’s stick and into the net. GOAL: Nick Lardis' pass deflects in to open the scoring! pic.twitte...

No Requiem for the Wicked: Blackhawks vs. Predators Preview

Following a loss on Friday night, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Nashville Predators on Sunday afternoon — a team that was supposed to be at the bottom of the standings, but has snuck their way back into the playoff conversation. The Predators are currently in the second wild card spot with 73 points. That’s right: even though Nashville was supposed to be hanging out in the basement of the league alongside the Blackhawks, they’ve won three straight, have a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 g...

6th Avenue Heartache: Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 1

The Chicago Blackhawks fell 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center on Friday, a loss that also saw Colorado become the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff berth this season. The Avalanche opened the scoring 13:19 into the first. Martin Necas received a backhand pass from Nathan MacKinnon in the circle and snapped a shot that bounced off Arvid Soderblom and into the back of the net, putting the Avalanche up 1-0. What a play from Nichushkin to find Necas 😮‍💨 pic.twitt...

Us Against the World: Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Preview

Fresh off a strong win on Thursday night, the Blackhawks return home to face the top team in the league on Friday night at the United Center: the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado is the No. 1 team in the league standings, the best at scoring goals (3.69 per game) and preventing them (2.48 per game), with their superiority further confirmed by the best expected goal share in the league (56.21 percent). The Avs’ only real opponent this season has been boredom. On Jan. 10, they had 73 points in ...

Friday Morning Bag Skate 3-20-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Wild 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up ( SCH ) Blackhawks’ current usage of Nick Lardis isn’t working and doesn’t make sense ( Sun-Times ) Grzelcyk’s work ethic and “stabilizing presence” an example for young Blackhawks to follow ( Tribune ) A look at the future? Blackhawks go with youngest defenseman grou...

The Beautiful Ones: Blackhawks 2, Wild 1

For the first time in far, far too long, the Blackhawks recorded a regulation victory against the Minnesota Wild, winning 2-1 over their divisional rivals on Thursday night in St. Paul. With about 3:30 left in the first, Chicago opened the scoring when Andrew Mangiapane set up Ilya Mikheyev up at the back door for an easy tap-in goal: GOAL: Andrew Mangiapane finds Ilya Mikheyev backdoor for his 13th goal of the season. pic.twitter.com/ELIo5pkBjx — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 2...

Let’s Go Crazy: Blackhawks at Wild Preview

The Blackhawks and Wild renew acquaintances on Thursday night in the Twin Cities, just about 48 hours after the Wild beat the Hawks 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night at the United Center, which has been the outcome of every meeting between these two Central Division foes this season. There’s nothing new to report on either team, so no need for a lengthy preamble here. The win on Tuesday means that it’s now a 19-game unbeaten streak for Minnesota (18-0-1) against Chicago, a streak that’s ju...

Thursday Morning Bag Skate 3-19-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up ( SCH ) Blackhawks’ current usage of Nick Lardis isn’t working and doesn’t make sense ( Sun-Times ) Grzelcyk’s work ethic and “stabilizing presence” an example for young Blackhawks to follow ( Tribune ) A look at the future? Blackhawks go with youngest defenseman group yet ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-T...

The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up

Feels like we’re past the total teardown portion of this whole rebuild the Hawks have been embarking upon for several seasons now, so let’s take a moment to see what an NHL team can obtain by spending a few seasons selling off anything of value at multiple trade deadlines, which should give us a better sense of what Chicago added by heading down this path. If we pinpoint the start of this process as beginning during the 2021-22 season, keep in mind that the team that was sold off for parts fin...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 3-18-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) Anton Frondell has more to accomplish in Sweden before joining Blackhawks ( Athletic ) Blackhawks sign Sacha Boisvert to entry-level contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Athletic II ) How Artyom Levshunov has improved his defensive play along with the Blackhawks ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one ...