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Pregame Blackhawks & Sharks Notes: Celebrini, Bedard & More 2/2/2026

The Chicago Blackhawks are almost complete with a very busy part of the season. They have two games remaining before the Olympic break, and in the midst of a five-game losing streak, they want to go into the break on a high note.

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Blackhawks Face Sharks as Rival Rebuilds Head in Different Directions

For several years, the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks have followed nearly identical blueprints. Both tore down championship rosters, endured brutal seasons to secure top draft picks, selected the two best young players in hockey and accumulated elite prospect pools around them.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

1 trade Blackhawks must make before NHL Olympic break

The Chicago Blackhawks appeared to be a team on the rise well into the third month of the 2025-26 season. Young phenom Connor Bedard was showing off his eye-catching speed and his wicked wrist shot and the Blackhawks appeared to be a team on the rise.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

NHL Predictions: February 2nd, Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks play at the United Center for the final time before the Olympic break against the San Jose Sharks.

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Sam Rinzel News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Blackhawks’ Rinzel Showing Confidence and Growth After Recall

The Chicago Blackhawks recalled defenseman Sam Rinzel from the Rockford IceHogs on Jan. 30 ahead of their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The move gave fellow rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov a beneficial break, giving him “a chance to reset some foundational things,” according to head coach Jeff Blashill.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Rink / January 31

Recap: Coyle’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets over Blackhawks 4-2

In the second game of their back-to-back, the Chicago Blackhawks squared off at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. Before the game, Chicago made headlines by recalling Sam Rinzel from Rockford.

Sam Rinzel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 30

Blackhawks Recall Sam Rinzel

The Chicago Blackhawks have made a move to fortify their blue-line. Top prospect Sam Rinzel has been recalled to the NHL, putting him on the Blackhawks roster for the first time in 2026.

Connor Bedard News / Professor Press Box / January 30

Blackhawks Connor Bedard Is Already Making History

Thursday night, Connor Bedard added another milestone to a career that feels like it’s only just begun. With a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he reached 50 points this season and became the third Blackhawks player in the past 30 years to hit 50 points in each of their first three NHL seasons, joining Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / January 30

Recap: Blackhawks blasted in Pittsburgh

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Thursday night’s action having lost their last three games. Two were shootout and overtime losses, giving them points, but all the games were not pretty.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

NHL Predictions: January 30, Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to battle the Columbus Blue Jackets. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / January 30

Connor Bedard makes Chicago Blackhawks history vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a rough game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but center Connor Bedard was able to get a goal in the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29

Patrick Kane becomes top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Just a couple of weeks after joining the 500-goal club, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane reached another major milestone on Thursday night.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29, Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks take on the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Blackhawks’ Special Teams Are a Tale of Opposites Headed Into the Olympic Break

It’s well known in hockey that special team’s performance is an important ingredient for success. If a team has a good power play and can convert often on the man advantage, they’re more likely to win.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / January 27

Analysis: The Blackhawks’ need for a premier left-side defenseman

Heading toward the Olympic break, the Chicago Blackhawks are five points from a wild card spot in the NHL playoff race; a far cry from what fans thought would be a long, dreary season toward yet another top-five lottery draft pick.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / January 26

Blackhawks ready to bring back Teuvo Teravainen vs. Wild

Connor Bedard is about to get a boost on the Chicago Blackhawks' top scoring line. Chicago expects to welcome back forward Teuvo Teravainen from injury when the Blackhawks face off against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Nick Lardis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Nick Lardis

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that forward Nick Lardis has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. While Lardis has performed admirably in his first two months as an NHL player, he finds himself returning to the AHL as a result of the wider numbers game that gets played when planning an NHL roster.