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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks Extend Point Streak, Hand Lightning Another Home Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up another win, this time over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, 3-2. In a tight game, a late goal by Ryan Donato helped lock down the win.

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.

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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.

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Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly nearing extension

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Spencer Knight News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight was once a top NHL prospect – now, he’s living up to expectations

It would have been easy to give up on Spencer Knight. Once viewed as the top goaltending prospect in the world, the 2019 first-round pick immediately found himself buried in Florida’s depth chart less than a week after getting drafted thanks to the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky.

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

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno returns to team after family health scare

After missing three games due to a personal family matter, Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno returned to practice at Fifth Third Arena on Monday morning, bringing a wave of relief and positivity to both teammates and fans.

Nick Foligno News / ESPN / October 20

Daughter doing well, Foligno back with Blackhawks

Captain Nick Foligno rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday after taking a leave of absence because of his daughter's follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease, and he told reporters that Milana, 12, is home now and doing well.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 2-1 OT Win Over the Ducks

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Anaheim Ducks on on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the United Center. It was the first time former Blackhawks’ head coach Joel Quenneville returned to the United Center since he resigned in Oct.

Ryan Donato News / The Rink / October 20

Recap: Donato delivers in Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over Ducks

Follwing a shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to action to take on the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Blackhawks continued their lines featuring 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Spencer Knight News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Spencer Knight has been on fire to start the season for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks sit third in the Central Division early this season, with a 3-2-2 record and eight points. The Blackhawks’ latest win against the Anaheim Ducks can be attributed to their goalie, Spencer Knight.

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Alex Vlasic News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Alex Vlasic’s humble reaction to major Blackhawks leadership honor

The Chicago Blackhawks have high hopes for Alex Vlasic and his potential in the NHL. Vlasic is one of a few very promising defensemen to skate with the Blackhawks in recent seasons.

Ryan Donato News / Field Level Media / October 19

Ryan Donato lifts Blackhawks past Ducks in OT

Ryan Donato scored at 2:58 of overtime and added an assist while Spencer Knight made 38 saves to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

NHL News / The Rink / October 18

Recap: Blackhawks fall in a shootout 3-2 to Canucks

The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks after a one-night beatdown of the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / October 18

Blackhawks Former First-Rounder Dominating AHL

Although they suffered a tough overtime loss at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, the Chicago Blackhawks have looked promising early

Landon Slaggert News / Breakaway on SI / October 18

Blackhawks Activate Forward From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Blackhawks announced they activated forward Landon Slaggert from the Injured Reserve (IR) ahead of the Blackhawks' 2-1 overtime loss against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17