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The Chicago Blackhawks hope to leave a better impression on their fans when they play their season finale against the visiting San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.

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Recap: Sabres defeat Blackhawks 5-1, clinch Atlantic Division title

The Chicago Blackhawks played their penultimate game of the 2025-26 season on Monday night when they host the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: McKenna leads pre-U-18 World Championship top 75

The 2026 Under-18 World Championship is the last chance for most of the game’s top prospects to showcase what they’re capable of ahead of the NHL Draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / April 14

Prospects The Chicago Blackhawks Might Eye With Their Top Four Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks Draft odds officially locked in Sunday night when the Calgary Flames defeated the Utah Mammoth. They will enter the lottery having 13.5% chance of winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, but will draft no lower than 4th overall.

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How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres, April 13

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions! Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks look to get back into the win column against the Buffalo Sabres. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Blackhawks Hall of Fame Ceremony Reminded of The Making of Championships

On April 10, the Chicago Blackhawks held their inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Before the season started, the Blackhawks announced they would have a ‘Blackhawks Hall of Fame’ as part of the Centennial season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

What are the Blackhawks’ plans to improve this summer?

It has been another difficult season in the Windy City. The Chicago Blackhawks are 28-37-14 with 70 points in 2025-26, ranked last in the Central Division and 31st in the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Buying Out Andre Burakovsky Makes Sense for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks’ youth movement is in full effect. Connor Bedard is emerging as a superstar. Spencer Knight has been elite this season. Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert are both getting their first taste of NHL hockey.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues, April 11

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Meet the New Blackhawks: Q&A With Sacha Boisvert

With the Chicago Blackhawks‘ regular season winding down and their final game on April 15, the excitement centers on the new prospects making their debuts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / April 10

Recap: Blackhawks beat down by Hurricanes 7-2

The Chicago Blackhawks are clearly at the point in another lost season where they have no more energy some nights. These young guys do the best that they can, but it is clear that an 82-game schedule has put plenty of strain on them.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Blackhawks Are in a Perfect Position for the Offseason

There are just four games left in the Chicago Blackhawks’ season, and playoffs aren’t in the picture, obviously. Although the postseason drought is becoming frustrating, the Blackhawks are well-positioned for this offseason, and fans should be excited about the next season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / April 9

What To Watch For During The Finals Games Of The Blackhawks Season

The 2025-2026 Chicago Blackhawks season will end in one week. While this team isn’t playing for much, there is still a benefit for these final four games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes, April 9

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis. We break down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how they might play out.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Frondell, Power Play, Moore & More!

It’s April, and the Chicago Blackhawks are not in playoff contention. AGAIN. But if we look at the 2025-26 season as a whole, there’s been a lot of positive progression.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8

Canes not looking past Blackhawks in quest for No. 1 seed

The Carolina Hurricanes clinched the Metropolitan Division title and remained on track to secure home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs with Tuesday's overtime victory against visiting Boston.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Sends Confident Message Before Sharks Game

The Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks meet Monday in a matchup that has quickly taken on added dimension because of each team's franchise player.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Kraken suffer damaging loss to spoiler Blackhawks

Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated host Seattle 4-2 Saturday night, further damaging the Kraken's dwindling playoff hopes.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Despite missing playoffs, 2025-26 was a step forward for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night, making official what had been clear for the past couple of months.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Connor Bedard drops ‘100x’ truth bomb on Blackhawks’ unique 5-forward powerplay

The Chicago Blackhawks have a very bright future, and Connor Bedard looks like a player who could lead the team forward. The problem with a lot of talent is that it’s hard to give all the players their opportunities on powerplays and in top-six minutes.

Adam Gajan News / Inside The Rink / April 2

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Adam Gajan

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the signing of goaltender Adam Gajan. The 21-year-old was the 35th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Level Draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / April 1

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Closer to Contention Than They Seem

It has been another long year for the Chicago Blackhawks, but the new-look squad is closer to contention than ever. The Blackhawks are slated to finish the season with the most points in the standings they’ve had since the 2019-2020 season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Blackhawks’ Matt Grzelcyk, Artyom Levshunov Done For Season

Blackhawks defenders Matt Grzelcyk and Artyom Levshunov will not play again this season due to their respective upper-body injury and hand fracture, head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters Tuesday (including Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times).

Artyom Levshunov News / ChiCitySports / March 29

$Artyom Levshunov suffers left hand fracture for Chicago Blackhawks$

Artyom Levshunov suffers left hand fracture for Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have been struggling to figure things out this season, being in the basement of the NHL standings. They have some young talent, but will be without one of those players for an unknown amount of time.

Kevin Korchinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Chicago Blackhawks Recall Kevin Korchinski

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Kevin Korchinski from their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. The move returns the 2022 No.