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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard calls out ‘obviously dirty hit’ by Flames’ Adam Klapka

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday thanks to Connor Bedard’s second hat trick. As the former first-overall pick continues to thrive offensively, he has been given a new role.

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Recap: Blackhawks smother the Flames 5-2

Connor Bedard record his second hat trick of the season as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday night. Bedard now has 13 goals and 16 assists on the season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Connor Bedard’s media availability crashed by Blackhawks’ Andre Burakovsky in hilarious fashion

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday, moving to 10-5-4 on the season. After a long rebuild that saw some dreadful seasons in the Windy City, the Hawks are winning games and making a playoff push.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Bedard’s Second Hat Trick Leads Blackhawks to 5-2 Win Over Flames

The Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames faced each other for the second time this season at the United Center in Chicago. During their last meeting in Calgary, the Blackhawks won 4-0 in a physical battle that featured three fights.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Dickinson, Foligno, Rinzel & Leadership

The Chicago Blackhawks have a 9-5-4 record this season and have been a pleasant surprise, performing well. They have shown early on to be a resilient team, but, as in any other NHL season, they will face adversity, and their current injury report is significant.

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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.

Connor Bedard News / Bleacher Report / November 18

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Laurent Brossoit News / ChiCitySports / November 18

Laurent Brossoit returns to the ice after a year of injuries, but his future with the Chicago Blackhawks remains uncertain

There was finally a positive sight for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday morning as goaltender Laurent Brossoit took the ice ahead of practice, his first appearance in well over a year.

Nick Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Blackhawks place Nick Foligno on injured reserve

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that winger Nick Foligno has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to November 15th. Foligno is out of the lineup due to a hand injury, one that he sustained late in the second period of the Blackhawks game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 17

Chicago Blackhawks give Sam Rinzel a reset as Jeff Blashill tries to jumpstart young defenseman

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again relying on a developmental strategy that has already paid off once this season. After watching rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov take a significant leap following a brief healthy scratch earlier this fall, the Hawks have now applied that same reset approach to fellow rookie Sam Rinzel.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 17

Confident Blackhawks want to keep rolling against last-place Flames

Confidence continues to build within the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room, a movement that's translating to success. The Blackhawks, who host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, are riding a 4-0-1 tear over the past five games and collected points in seven of their last nine.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

Blackhawks’ Laurent Brossoit resumes skating

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit was on the ice today ahead of practice for the first time in well over a year, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of NHL season

Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.

Senators are winner in trade with Flyers

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Toronto GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 7

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Nick Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Blackhawks' Nick Foligno to miss four weeks with hand injury

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without captain Nick Foligno for the next month, head coach Jeff Blashill told Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports. Foligno sustained a hand injury after blocking a shot in Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.