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Sliding Blackhawks seek a salve in struggling Canadiens

Trying to win games without injured star Connor Bedard has proved a difficult challenge for the Blackhawks. Looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat, the visiting Blackhawks also will be trying to reverse their recent fortunes against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

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Connor Bedard explains why versatility matters most for Olympic hockey success

Connor Bedard has been outstanding for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, establishing himself not only as an elite offensive talent but also as a thoughtful voice when it comes to understanding the bigger picture of team success.

Connor Bedard News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Connor Bedard Believes Blackhawks Teammate Belongs at Olympics

Connor Bedard has been sensational for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, and while he has spent most of his time in the NHL, he knows what it takes to build an Olympic roster.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Did Leafs save their season with comeback against Blackhawks?

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a late comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night, down 2-0 with 10 minutes to go and getting timely goals from Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Auston Matthews and Dakota Joshua to pull off a 3-2 victory in regulation.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / December 17

Recap: Blackhawks allow late comeback, lose to Maple Leafs 3-2

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Tuesday night looking to get back to winning. They had dropped contests against St. Louis and Detroit in their previous two games, and had not looked good against the Red Wings.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Blackhawks linked to depressing Red Wings trade amid recent slide

The Chicago Blackhawks actually got off to a solid start this NHL season and sat a respectable 10-5-4 after winning five out of six between Nov. 5 and Nov.

Frank Nazar News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Frank Nazar Believes Blackhawks Teammate Deserves Olympic Spot

Frank Nazar has been sensational for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. With 20 points across 31 games, he has been a welcome presence on the team's frontline.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Chicago Blackhawks punish key player before Maple Leafs game

The Chicago Blackhawks are already shorthanded without Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve on Monday. On Tuesday, the Blackhawks punished a young player before their contest Tuesday agains the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard suffered season-altering injury

The Chicago Blackhawks were hanging around the final wild card spot in the Western Conference before Connor Bedard suffered a shoulder injury in Friday night’s 3-2 loss to the St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Blackhawks scratch Artyom Levshunov against Maple Leafs for arriving late

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without defenseman Artyom Levshunov on Tuesday night for their road matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs , as head coach

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Brossoit, Del Mastro, Lardis & More

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a busy couple of days. Not only did they lose two more back-to-back contests over the weekend (3-2 to the St. Louis Blues and 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings), but they will be without their most important player for an extended period of time.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: December 16th Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to host the Chicago Blackhawks, this matchup feels like one of those games Toronto simply has to have. The Leafs are still searching for consistency and trying to solidify their place in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, while the Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Nick Lardis earns NHL opportunity as Chicago Blackhawks turn to youth after Bedard injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the last few seasons building toward the future, and moments like this show why their patience may soon pay off. After a historic junior season and a strong start in professional hockey, forward Nick Lardis has officially taken his first step onto the NHL stage.