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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-3 Win Over the Stars
The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the division rival Dallas Stars on Thursday, Jan. 1 for their second matchup of three for the season. The first game between these two clubs was a hard-fought 4-3 shootout win in Dallas on the first night after the holiday break (Dec.
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Blackhawks Coach's Connor Bedard Comments Spark Mixed Reactions
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard’s exclusion from Team Canada’s 2026 Olympics roster has drawn pointed criticism from someone who cannot know the young phenom any better.
Jeff Blashill News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2
3 things Jeff Blashill ‘loved’ from Blackhawks win over Stars
The Chicago Blackhawks still have some growing pains to navigate before they are one of the Western Conference’s top teams. The young roster is six points back of the playoffs, but there are some positives to build on.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Recap: Blackhawks defeat Stars 4-3 to start 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks entered the new year with points in two of their last three games. Their last matchup was a shootout loss to the New York Islanders.
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.
Ilya Mikheyev News / The Hockey Writers / January 1
Mikheyev, Blackhawks Defeat Stars 4-3
The Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars faced each other for the second time in a week. The last time these two teams faced off on Dec. 27 in Dallas, the Blackhawks won 4-3 in a shootout in an invigorating back-and-forth game.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1
Blackhawks build 3-goal lead, extend Stars' skid to 4
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice for the Chicago Blackhawks, who held on for a 4-3 win against the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday. Artyom Levshunov and Teuvo Teravainen each scored a power-play goal and Andre Burakovsky and Ryan Donato had two assists apiece for the Blackhawks, who won for just the second time in their past 10 games (2-7-1).
Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Chicago Coach Hints Team Canada Messed Up Not Naming Bedard
There’s been plenty of chatter about who didn’t make Team Canada’s Olympic squad. That’s nothing new with Olympic teams. They’re stacked top to bottom, the choices are razor thin, and someone everyone expected to see always ends up on the outside.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / January 1
Jeff Blashill makes his feeling known about Connor Bedard being left of Team Canada roster
The Chicago Blackhawks saw their star center, Connor Bedard, did not make the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Team Canada was announced on Wednesday afternoon and there were a few notable omissions from the roster, but Bedard’s name was one of the more significant.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Blackhawks HC Jeff Blashill defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub
The 2023 first overall pick has 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 31 games this season, tied for the 16th in the NHL in scoring despite missing Chicago’s last eight games with a shoulder injury.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
The Blackhawks Already Have A Top Line Winger On The Way
Since the Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard first overall in 2023, the most glaring holes on their depth chart have been the two wing spots next to him.
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / December 31
Connor Bedard’s injury didn’t impact missing Team Canada for 2026 Olympics
Team Canada is one of the most exciting rosters heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics. One of the biggest question marks would be if Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard would be selected.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Why Connor Bedard isn't 'good enough' for Team Canada
Doug Armstrong didn’t dodge the question. When asked about leaving Connor Bedard off Team Canada, Armstrong’s answer wasn’t about fear.
Dominic Toninato News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31
Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato
Earlier this afternoon the Blackhawks announced that Dominic Toninato has been recalled from AHL Rockford. Toninato is on the move again after being sent down just two days ago, where he did not yet make an appearance back with Rockford.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 29
NHL Rumors: Playing Matchmaker for Marchessault, Murphy, Chinakhov and Fleury
Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: With the increasing salary cap, its made it more difficult to bring in free agents, as many are re-signing. It also hasn’t made trading easier.
Anton Frondell News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Can Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell dominate the World Juniors?
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – If you were looking for Anton Lundell highlights during Sweden’s World Junior Championship pre-tournament play, there wasn’t much to go around.
Nick Foligno News / Athlon Sports / December 29
Blackhawks Announce Roster Move Amid Nick Foligno’s Return
The Chicago Blackhawks shuffled their injury list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chicago placed 21-year-old center Frank Nazar on injured reserve and filled that gap by activating fellow forward and team captain Nick Foligno for the first time since mid-November.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks
The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night.
Recap: Pittsburgh destroys Chicago 7-3 behind Brazeau hat trick
The Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) extended their losing streak to seven games as the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) bested the home team 7-3 behind a hat trick by forward Justin Brazeau.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Blackhawks Place Frank Nazar On IR, Activate Nick Foligno
The Chicago Blackhawks have activated captain Nick Foligno off of injured reserve. He is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday night for his first game since November 15th, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.
Recap: Blackhawks top Stars in shootout 4-3
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Texas against the Dallas Stars looking to get back to winning. They had dropped their previous six contests, and needed to get something going to turn things around.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 28
Blackhawks may remain short-handed vs. slumping Pens
A season-high six-game losing streak may be in the rearview, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have the trouble of skating without injured forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar for a bit longer.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Blackhawks score 2 shootout goals to defeat Stars
Nick Lardis and Ryan Donato scored in the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the host Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and Jason Dickinson scored for the Blackhawks, who snapped their six-game losing streak.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 25
Chicago Blackhawks star player is a sleeper pick for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Chicago Blackhawks have some players who would fit perfectly in the 2026 Winter Olympics. While the deadline for the 12 teams to submit their rosters is Dec.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 17
Rising and falling: Which NHL players can continue their hot pace?
A look at some players who will continue their hot starts to the season and some who will cool off.
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