Chicago Blackhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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Chicago Blackhawks give Sam Rinzel a reset as Jeff Blashill tries to jumpstart young defenseman

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again relying on a developmental strategy that has already paid off once this season. After watching rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov take a significant leap following a brief healthy scratch earlier this fall, the Hawks have now applied that same reset approach to fellow rookie Sam Rinzel.

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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of NHL season

Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.

Senators are winner in trade with Flyers

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Toronto GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 7

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / November 16

Recap: Chicago scores twice in third in 3-2 defeat of Toronto

Colton Dach scored late to give the Chicago Blackhawks (9-5-4) the 3-2 victory on home ice over the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-9-2). Dach’s goal was his second of season in 18 games played.

Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / November 16

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno (hand) out 4 weeks

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno is expected to be sidelined approximately four weeks with a hand injury, the team announced. Foligno sustained the injury on Saturday night after blocking a shot from Toronto defenseman Jake McCabe during the second period of Chicago's 3-2 victory against the Maple Leafs.

Nick Foligno News / ESPN / November 16

Foligno takes puck off hand, will miss 4 weeks

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno injured his hand when he was struck by a puck in Saturday's game and will miss four weeks.

Colton Dach News / Field Level Media / November 15

Colton Dach scores decider as Blackhawks edge past Maple Leafs

Colton Dach scored the go-ahead goal at 15:35 of the third period Saturday night and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Blackhawks Celebrate 1st Centennial Celebration With 3-2 Win Over Maple Leafs

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs squared off in an Original Six matchup on Saturday, Nov. 15. It was also the first Centennial Celebration game of the season for the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Blackhawks with three game-time decisions ahead of game against Leafs

The Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with some uncertainty heading into the weekend. Forwards Frank Nazar, Jason Dickinson, and Tyler Bertuzzi will all be game-time decisions for Saturday’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Blackhawks facing trade buzz amid Connor Bedard contract focus and Sam Rinzel criticism

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the season on a surprisingly strong note, sparking renewed optimism among fans who are beginning to dream about a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.