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The Chicago Blackhawks Eke Out a 3-2 Overtime Win over Buffalo

The Chicago Blackhawks snapped a six-game losing streak to record their first win since October 27th against the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2010s, no team was more dominant than the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 3-2 Win Over the Sabres

When you get drubbed 9-2, it gets people talking. When that drubbing is your sixth consecutive loss, it has people grasping at straws and calling for heads.

Connor Bedard News / Blackhawk Up / November 13

Connor Bedard can’t fix all of the Blackhawks problems

There is a temptation to think that one star player can be the solution to a team’s issues. While one player can become a game-changer, the bottom line is that it takes much more than just one guy to take a team to the next level.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with OT win over Sabres

Ryan Donato scored at 3:12 of overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / November 12

Two Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Making Waves Overseas

There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks are, and have been, a bad hockey team. With that comes a plethora of NHL draft picks and prospects. When looking at the list of prospects, some familiar names are toward the top.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane activated from IR, expected to return vs. Sabres

Showtime is back in action in the Windy City. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks activated forward Patrick Kane from injured reserve. With that, he’s expected to be in the lineup for that night’s game, as the Blackhawks are set to play host to the Buffalo Sabres.

Kyle Davidson News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Blackhawks GM Davidson displaying belief in team's outlook, despite poor start

The Chicago Blackhawks record of 4-13-1 is a tough pill to swallow because this season was expected to go differently. As general manager Kyle Davidson said during his press conference on Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / November 12

Have the Chicago Blackhawks Hit Rock Bottom?

When game time comes for the Blackhawks this season, their fans let out a resounding sigh for what the next 60 minutes will bring. Other than the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks have the worst record in the NHL.

Dillon Boucher News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Dillon Boucher’s Improbable NHL Debut for the Blackhawks

On Nov. 4, 2026, Dillon Boucher made his debut with the Chicago Blackhawks at age 29. Every so often, a player in their late 20s or early 30s makes their NHL debut.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard backs Jeff Blashill as losing streak continues

The 2026-27 season is already going off the rails for the Chicago Blackhawks, who are 4-13-1, dead last in the Central Division and mired in a six-game losing streak.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Bleacher Report underestimates how frustrated Blackhawks fans really are

The Chicago Blackhawks are caught in a tailspin this season; instead of moving up the standings, the Original Six franchise finds itself in an all-too-familiar spot, at the bottom of the Central Division and near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

NHL Insider harshly criticizes Blackhawks, points to lack of physicality as team's true weakness

On Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman devoted a lengthy segment of his 32 Thoughts podcast to the state of the Chicago Blackhawks, who hold a 4-13-1 record for second-worst record in the NHL.

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Kyle Davidson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

GM Kyle Davidson Details Trade Plans for the Struggling Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke with fans on Wednesday, essentially apologizing for how dreadful the team has been of late. In his messaging,

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 11

Chicago Blackhawks tone deaf social media post sparks frustration

It’s safe to say few Chicago Blackhawks fans expected much when it was announced that GM Kyle Davidson would meet the media on Wednesday afternoon. The cellar-dwelling 4-13-1 Blackhawks have become a laughing stock in the hockey world.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 11

Blackhawks first round picks named in trade talks according to insider

On Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said to media that he still has faith in the team he has built, even as the club struggles near the bottom of the standings.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson: ‘We’re intent on improving the playing roster’

The Chicago Blackhawks have been arguably the biggest disappointment in the NHL this season, and general manager Kyle Davidson knows it. Their 4-13-1 start has them in 31st place in the NHL standings, and they are one of just two teams that has yet to reach 10 points in the standings.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 11