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Blackhawks’ Tyler Bertuzzi expected to return to lineup vs. Kraken

A spirited player is set to jump back in the lineup. When speaking to the media, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill stated that he expects forward Tyler Bertuzzi to play against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

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Jeff Blashill explains why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard received major leadership honor

The Chicago Blackhawks have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025 NHL season, currently sitting at 10-5-4 at this early juncture of the campaign. Former number one overall draft pick Connor Bedard has been excellent to open up the campaign, recently recording an impressive hat trick in the Blackhawks’ win at home over the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 19

Young Blackhawks making their mark, aim to keep rolling vs. Kraken

Connor Bedard secured his second hat trick in three weeks on Tuesday with a pair of third-period goals that propelled the Chicago Blackhawks past Calgary.

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard has officially become a superstar

The Chicago Blackhawks have now improved to a 10-5-4 record following Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Hawks are now 5-0-1 in their last six games.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Is Connor Bedard a Hart candidate if the Blackhawks make the playoffs?

Fans in the Windy City have been spoiled through the first month of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, as Connor Bedard is playing the best hockey of his career.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / November 19

Connor Bedard wears the ‘A’ on Chicago Blaackhawks sweater for first time

With two members of the Chicago Blackhawks’ leadership group out of the lineup, Connor Bedard stepped onto the ice wearing the “A” on his jersey for the first time in his NHL career.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 19

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.