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NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche, March 20th

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks face the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

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Recap: Blackhawks earn 2-1 win in Minnesota

The Chicago Blackhawks visited Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday night for the final matchup of the season against the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 19

Blackhawks get revenge with tight victory over Wild

Connor Bedard scored the go-ahead goal, and the Chicago Blackhawks held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Sacha Boisvert News / The Lead / March 19

Sacha Boisvert Is Now a Blackhawk. Which Prospects Are Next?

Several Blackhawks prospects are close to making the jump to professional hockey. Sacha Boisvert is the first of a few we could see before the end of the season. Boisvert was a first-round pick in the 2024 draft.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / March 19

NHL Rumors: The AHL Debate, and Will the Chicago Blackhawks Go After A Top-Six?

TSN: The CHL and NHL are working on a compromise with drafted players, 19-year-olds, who are currently not eligible to play in the AHL, according to Darren Dreger.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild, March 19th

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks hit the road for the second of back-to-back games against the Minnesota Wild. Welcome back to this 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 / ChiCitySports / March 18

Chicago Blackhawks GM is on the hot seat right now, per Bleacher Report

The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to get to the next level as a franchise after another lost season. As the front office is preaching patience, the team has been trying to create a juggernaut with young talent, but the wins are not coming as consistently as some would want.

NHL News / The Rink / March 18

Recap: Blackhawks force OT, but drop at home to Wild 4-3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Tuesday night’s action against the Minnesota Wild having dropped their previous game to the Vegas Golden Knights. They did not look good in that contest, getting dominated by Vegas for the entire game and definitely looking like they have a lot of young players who are still very much learning.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17, Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! In this one, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to take on the Minnesota Wild. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Roman Kantserov News / The Rink / March 16

Analysis: What to expect from Roman Kantserov

With the KHL season coming to an end on March 20 and Chicago Blackhawks fans making wild projections about 2023 second-round draft pick (44th overall) Roman Kantserov, it is probably about time that we set some realistic expectations for when he eventually hits the ice on West Madison.

Sacha Boisvert News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Sacha Boisvert Signs Entry-Level Contract With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday (Mar. 16) that they have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert, which runs through the 2027-28 season ($974,167 cap hit).

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Blackhawks Sign Former First-Round Pick on Monday

Barring an unexpected turn of events, the Chicago Blackhawks will likely continue to miss the playoffs, making it six consecutive years without postseason hockey in the Windy City.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Bedard’s Competitive Fire Is Fueling the Blackhawks

We all knew Connor Bedard was a competitive guy, but he’s taken it to another level these past handful of games. He was given the alternate captain title (along with Tyler Bertuzzi) after the Chicago Blackhawks traded captain Nick Foligno and alternate captains Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the 2026 trade deadline.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Bedard and ‘The Fan’ Talk Their Altercation During Blackhawks OT Win

Connor Bedard was getting involved with a fan at the Utah Mammoth vs. Chicago Blackhawks game, to the point that when Bedard scored the overtime winner, he made a conscious effort to skate over to the fan and rub it in his face.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Blackhawks, Senators to play 2026 Global Series in Germany

The Blackhawks and Senators will head to Düsseldorf, Germany.

Senators no longer forfeiting 2026 first-round pick

Connor Bedard stares down Utah fans in epic win

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Canadian teams busy in post Trade Deadline edition

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / March 13

Connor Bedard stares down Utah fans in epic win

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard gave a “friendly” smirk to the crowd in Utah after scoring the overtime winner Thursday night. The Blackhawks 3-2 victory was the second consecutive overtime win, after Frank Nazar blasted the OT GWG against the Mammoth at the United Center on Monday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / March 11

Grading Every Chicago Blackhawks Move at 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline behind us, NHL rosters are pretty much set in stone as we approach the playoffs. The Blackhawks have had a lot of movement this season, so let’s take an opportunity to analyze the trades they have made.

Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Mangiapane takes subtle jab at Oilers: Happy to 'get out'

It was tough sledding for Andrew Mangiapane in Edmonton. Signed as a free agent this past summer, the fit seemed strong in the first few games, but his production dropped off a cliff by around game five of the season, and he never became the goal scorer the Oilers were hoping he would be.

Oliver Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Blackhawks’ Oliver Moore Out Multiple Weeks

The Blackhawks will be without center Oliver Moore for at least a “couple of weeks” due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Jeff Blashill said last night (via Tab Bamford of Bleacher Nation).

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / March 9

Frank Nazar tallies in OT as Blackhawks rally past Mammoth

Frank Nazar scored on the power play 2:36 into overtime and Connor Bedard had two assists to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory against the Utah Mammoth on Monday.

Oliver Moore News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Blackhawks’ Oliver Moore leaves game against Stars with injury

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on social media that forward Oliver Moore left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars with an injury and would not return.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / March 7

Chicago Blackhawks receive surprising grade for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline moves

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the most active teams during the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, making a few trades to get future assets. Depending on how you look at it, they did well acquiring draft picks and freeing up cap space, but the talent on the roster makes things a bit less attractive.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Total Apex Sports / March 7

Chicago Blackhawks Legend Troy Murray Dies At 63

There’s a certain kind of person who makes every room a little warmer. Not the loudest guy in the place, not the one demanding attention. Just someone whose presence you feel, and whose absence hits harder than you ever expected.