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The Chicago Blackhawks are not off to a great start in 2026-27. Connor Bedard and his teammates are currently second-to-last in the Western Conference with nine points.

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Blackhawks Visit Panthers Amid Three-Game Skid

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST in Sunrise, Florida, coming off three straight losses. Chicago enters the game 4-10-1 overall and 0-5-1 on the road.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / November 3

Blackhawks fall 5-2 to the Avalanche in what seems like the same old story

The Chicago Blackhawks met the 8-5-1 Colorado Avalanche for a Monday night showdown on Nov. 2, sporting their green Hometown Remix jerseys for the first time this season.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Avs score five straight goals to down Blackhawks, win third straight

Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz scored two goals apiece to lift the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 victory against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane leaves game with injury

The Chicago Blackhawks broke out their objectively snazzy “Hometown Remix” jerseys on Monday, but not much else went well during their 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2

Blackhawks Unveil Green Hometown Remix Jersey, Debut Tonight vs. Avalanche

It’s green. The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled their Hometown Remix uniform Monday, and the color fans have worn in the stands for years is finally headed for the ice.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 2

Blackhawks notebook: updates on Byram, Levshunov, Bedard on the power play, remix jerseys, more

The Chicago Blackhawks returned from their two-game road trip licking their wounds after a humiliating 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings and a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 2

Blackhawks go green as the Hometown Remix uniforms drop for 2026-2027

The NHL and Fanatics dropped their Hometown Remix collection on Monday (Nov. 2), with each team celebrating an aspect of their home city. Some of these uniforms are designed to celebrate their fans, local culture, or unique history.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – How Hot is Blashill’s Seat, Frondell’s Performance & More

If there’s one thing that’s a given in this year’s Chicago Blackhawks team, it’s that they’re underperforming by a wide margin. Bringing back Patrick Kane was huge, signing Bowen Byram has appeared to be a bad move by general manager Kyle Davidson.

Anton Frondell News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

How Anton Frondell made a statement against the Bruins

It was only a matter of time before Anton Frondell took over a game in a big way. Even though the Chicago Blackhawks suffered a disappointing 5-4 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Oct.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Artyom Levshunov News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

What could Artyom Levshunov's next contract look like?

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have three young defenseman who will become restricted free agents at the end of this season: Wyatt Kaiser, Sam Rinzel, and Artyom Levshunov. All three contract negotiations should be interesting.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Blackhawks' October 2026 recap

The Chicago Blackhawks finished October just like they began the month, suffering another loss that brought their record to 4-9-1 after 14 games. Overall, there were several moments to cheer, many to boo, and plenty of head-scratching ones too.

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NHL News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

'That's how we got to play moving forward'- Blackhawks focus on response despite overtime loss to Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks lost a Halloween matinee to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 31, and now sit at 4-9-1 on the season. With a 5-4 overtime loss, it's something you may look at from the outside and think it was lackluster, especially after their disheartening 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ Overtime Loss to Bruins

Following arguably their worst performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking for a much-needed bounce-back game in Boston on Halloween.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

Blackhawks lose heartbreaker to Bruins, falling 5-4 in OT despite great bounce back effort

Things were not looking pretty for the Chicago Blackhawks heading into their contest with the 9-4-1 Boston Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 31. They went into the game with a dismal 4-9-0 record, having just come off a dispirited 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings two days previously.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / October 31

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tallies milestone 900th career assist

Kane has become the 21st player in NHL history and second active player to record 900 career assists.

6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Trick but mostly treat: A look at New Jersey Devils' success on Halloween

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

How have the Blackhawks gotten their rebuild so wrong?

On June 28th, 2023, the Chicago Blackhawks selected generational talent Connor Bedard in the NHL draft. It was a selection that was anticipated to change the franchise completely.

Artyom Levshunov News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

Blackhawks tricks & treats include aftermath of Detroit loss, trade winds, Levshunov's milestone & more

Happy Halloween! The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the second game of their two-game road trip before heading back home. They will be facing the Boston Bruins today (Oct.

Nick Lardis News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Nick Lardis’ Stint With AHL Rockford Going to Plan for the Blackhawks

Last season, Nick Lardis made a midseason debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. After 41 games, it seemed like he would be a staple in the middle six. His 10 goals led fans to believe his monster scoring touch in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) was, to some extent, translatable to the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Best and Worst Coaches in Chicago Blackhawks History

The Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in the midst of another rebuild, their second of the 21st century. But it wasn’t that long ago they were on top of the world, arguably the best team in the NHL from 2009 to 2015ish.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

10 Greatest Chicago Blackhawks Players of All Time

When ranking the greatest Chicago Blackhawks players of all time, it is clear the team is a bit of a feast-or-famine NHL franchise. The team’s six Stanley Cups are tied for the fourth most in history, but the first two came before World War II and their most recent three were won over six seasons from 2009-10 to 2014-15.