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Recap: Bedard scores in Kings’ boring 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks

Connor Bedard said it all when he talked about last night’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the postgame scrum: “They play really boring.

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Connor Bedard Makes 'Boring' Admission About Kings After Blackhawks Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night at the United Center. The loss ended their five-game point streak. Connor Bedard scored the only goal for Chicago in the first period to give them a 1-0 lead.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Kings Overcome Blackhawks 3-1 in Close Sunday Night Battle

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the United Center. Coming into this contest, the Blackhawks were 4-0-1 in their last five games, trying to add to their winning streak.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Blackhawks eager to continue ascent in clash vs. Kings

The Chicago Blackhawks turned the corner after opening the season with three straight losses, wininng four of five heading into their matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Jeff Blashill News / ChiCitySports / October 26

Chicago Blackhawks Ready as Jeff Blashill Returns to Tampa

The Chicago Blackhawks are back in action on Thursday night as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a familiar storyline leading into the matchup.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canucks issue injury updates on Filip Chytil, three others

Allvin provided several updates on the status of some of their injured players.

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The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Lukas Reichel News / The Rink / October 25

Analysis: Lukas Reichel traded to Vancouver

The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Lukas Reichel on Friday, ending a long-lasting saga of the German’s status in the organization. The 23-year-old-forward goes to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

Blackhawks Trade Lukas Reichel to Vancouver For 2027 Mid Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks have done it again. Just when you thought they might actually hold onto some young talent for more than five minutes, they go and ship Lukas Reichel off to Vancouver for what amounts to pocket change in the NHL economy.

Lukas Reichel News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Vancouver Canucks Acquire Forward from Chicago Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks made a deal on Friday. News emerged that the Canucks have picked up Lukas Reichel via trade from the Blackhawks.

Lukas Reichel News / Field Level Media / October 24

Canucks acquire F Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old Reichel, a first-round pick (No.

Lukas Reichel News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Canucks Land Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks in 'Change of Scenery' Trade

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade on Friday, as Vancouver acquired forward Lukas Reichel in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Lukas Reichel News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canucks Acquire Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks for 4th-Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are giving 2020 first-round pick (17th overall) Lukas Reichel a change of scenery. He’ll be joining the injury riddled Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Lukas Reichel News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Canucks acquire Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks for 2027 4th

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, the clubs announced Friday afternoon.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Canucks acquire Blackhawks forward in exchange for draft pick

The Canucks announced Friday that they’ve acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Frank Nazar’s contract is already a steal for the Blackhawks

One of the rising stars in the Windy City is looking like a franchise mainstay. The Chicago Blackhawks are still rebuilding, no question about it. However, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to a young core headlined by Connor Bedard.

Ryan Donato News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

What made Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato nervous about wide-open GW goal vs. Lightning?

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in exciting fashion as Ryan Donato converted on the game-winning goal with less than a minute left to stun the Bolts.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Lightning

The Chicago Blackhawks have been riding high lately. They have won four of their last five games, and one of them includes their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Donato Delivers Dagger: Blackhawks Edge Lightning 3-2 with Last-Minute Goal

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s struggle officially became a slide tonight, thanks to a late-game surge from the Chicago Blackhawks. Ryan Donato was the hero in Tampa, scoring a pair of goals, including the game-winner with just 54 seconds left in the third period, to give the Blackhawks a gritty 3-2 road victory.

Nick Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Nick Foligno’s 'It’s My 2nd Family' Quote Shows Blackhawks’ Dedication to Community Building

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a strong start to their 2025-26 season with a 4-2-2 record through their first eight games. They’re building as they go, having gone 4-0-1 in the last five games.

Ryan Donato News / Field Level Media / October 23

Ryan Donato nets last-minute winner as Blackhawks edge Lightning

Ryan Donato scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 54 seconds left, and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks finally solved Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Which coaches have had the biggest impact on their new teams?

Coaching impact is always tough to evaluate, as it’s hard to differentiate between when a team is improving due to roster improvements and good fortune, or if they’re improving because the coach has good systems in place and is working well with the players.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks’ Bedard and Nazar Embracing Roles as Leaders

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2025-26 season on a much more positive note. Aside from the team’s 3-2-2 record, there’s been an atmosphere of competitiveness, positivity, and camaraderie that the franchise has longed for since entering the rebuild.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?

The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders both have a lot to feel good about after the first couple of weeks of the NHL season, especially relating to their respective recent first overall picks.

Matthew Schaefer has had a seamless transition to the NHL

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly nearing extension

What’s different about Jack Hughes’ game so far this season?

NHL power rankings: MacKinnon already in Hart Trophy form as Avalanche take top spot

Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly nearing extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the new NHL season with more promise than many expected. While the team is still officially in a rebuild, their early performance and steady improvement have given fans real reasons to believe that the turnaround might come sooner than anticipated.

Nick Foligno News / ChiCitySports / October 21