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The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the top stories in the NHL this season. The Blackhawks have gotten off to a surprising start and they find themselves in second place in the Central Division of the Western Conference with an 8-5-3 record.

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Connor Bedard still behind Macklin Celebrini in race for team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster

Connor Bedard is off to a brilliant start in his third NHL season with the Chicago Blackhawks, proving once again why he’s one of the brightest young stars in hockey.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / November 10

Connor Bedard named NHL’s second star of the week after dominant stretch

The NHL has once again recognized Connor Bedard’s incredible play, naming the Chicago Blackhawks superstar center as the Second Star of the Week for the period of November 3–9.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Connor Bedard is establishing himself as one of the league’s best

Connor Bedard had one of the best stretches of his career last week, scoring in three of four games and finishing with three goals and six assists for nine points.

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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?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

5 Blackhawks Observations From Six-Game Road Trip

The Chicago Blackhawks just returned to Chicago after a six-game, 12-day road trip. Extended road trips are testy for any NHL team, but especially a young Blackhawks team.

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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 / The Rink / November 10

Recap: Bedard’s three-point effort too much for Detroit in 5-1 victory

The Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-3) beat the Detroit Red Wings (9-7-0) at the Little Caesars Arena on Sunday 5-1 as five different Blackhawks found the back of the net.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / November 9

Young Blackhawks Center Secures Victory With Three-Point Day

The Chicago Blackhawks utilized a three-point day from Connor Bedard en route to a dominating 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Blackhawks Penalty Kill Shows Out In 5-1 Win Over Detroit

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings squared off in a Sunday matinee in Detroit. For the Blackhawks, they had won their last two games and were looking to close out their six-game road trip with another two points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Blackhawks take advantage of power play to defeat Red Wings

Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists as the visiting Chicago Blackhawks relied on their special teams to down the Detroit Red Wings, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini combine for feat not seen before in NHL history

There are lots of young stars soaring in the NHL this season. Two of those stars in particular are putting up some incredible offensive numbers. San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, as well as Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, are having memorable seasons.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / November 8

Promising Blackhawks Goalie Flying Under the Radar

When an NHL fan thinks of a current good goalie, they think of the usual popular names. Those names include Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, etc.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 8

Chicago Blackhawks fans are fired up over Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini

Connor Bedard had himself another impressive game Friday night, recording four points in the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 4-0 win in Calgary. Bedard assisted on the first three Blackhawks goals before putting the cherry on top with a Patrick Kane-like goal late in the third period.

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The '200 yard, three rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Reacts to Four-Point Night in Blunt Fashion

The Chicago Blackhawks won their second straight game on Friday, defeating the Calgary Flames 4–0 at Scotiabank Saddledome following a three-game losing skid.

Frank Nazar News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Blackhawks Coach Shares Frank Nazar Injury Update After Flames Game

The Chicago Blackhawks earned a second straight win on Friday night, defeating the Calgary Flames 4–0 at Scotiabank Saddledome. The night, however, ended much earlier for Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar.

NHL News / The Rink / November 8

Recap: Blackhawks extinguish Flames 4-0

Coming off a big road victory against the Vancouver Canucks, the Chicago Blackhawks looked to win back-to-back games for first time this month. Their opponent was the struggling Calgary Flames.

Frank Nazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Blackhawks issue injury update on forward Frank Nazar

The Chicago Blackhawks will hold their breath through Friday night.

Four potential trade destinations for Flames forward Nazem Kadri

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners since 1975-76' quiz

Tyler Bertuzzi News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Blackhawks’ Tyler Bertuzzi Making a Big Impact to Start the 2025-26 Season

When the Chicago Blackhawks signed Tyler Bertuzzi in the 2024 offseason, it came with mixed reviews. After all, the now 30-year-old has always been a bit of a streaky player.

Tyler Bertuzzi News / The Rink / November 6

Recap: Bertuzzi’s hat trick powers Blackhawks past Canucks 5-2

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Wednesday night’s action trying to get back in the win column. They were on a three-game losing streak to start this road trip, only looking decent against the Edmonton Oilers and getting that game to go to overtime before taking the loss.

Tyler Bertuzzi News / Field Level Media / November 6

Tyler Bertuzzi's 3rd-period hat trick sends Blackhawks past Canucks

Tyler Bertuzzi recorded a hat trick and Spencer Knight made 43 saves in the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 road win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The victory ended both Chicago's three-game winless streak (0-2-1), and a longstanding drought against Vancouver.