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The good, the bad, and the ugly: Blackhawks' October 2026 recap

The Chicago Blackhawks finished October just like they began the month, suffering another loss that brought their record to 4-9-1 after 14 games. Overall, there were several moments to cheer, many to boo, and plenty of head-scratching ones too.

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'That's how we got to play moving forward'- Blackhawks focus on response despite overtime loss to Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks lost a Halloween matinee to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 31, and now sit at 4-9-1 on the season. With a 5-4 overtime loss, it's something you may look at from the outside and think it was lackluster, especially after their disheartening 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ Overtime Loss to Bruins

Following arguably their worst performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking for a much-needed bounce-back game in Boston on Halloween.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

Blackhawks lose heartbreaker to Bruins, falling 5-4 in OT despite great bounce back effort

Things were not looking pretty for the Chicago Blackhawks heading into their contest with the 9-4-1 Boston Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 31. They went into the game with a dismal 4-9-0 record, having just come off a dispirited 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings two days previously.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / October 31

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane tallies milestone 900th career assist

Kane has become the 21st player in NHL history and second active player to record 900 career assists.

6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Trick but mostly treat: A look at New Jersey Devils' success on Halloween

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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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 / Blackhawk Up / October 31

How have the Blackhawks gotten their rebuild so wrong?

On June 28th, 2023, the Chicago Blackhawks selected generational talent Connor Bedard in the NHL draft. It was a selection that was anticipated to change the franchise completely.

Artyom Levshunov News / Blackhawk Up / October 31

Blackhawks tricks & treats include aftermath of Detroit loss, trade winds, Levshunov's milestone & more

Happy Halloween! The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the second game of their two-game road trip before heading back home. They will be facing the Boston Bruins today (Oct.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

The Chicago Blackhawks Rebuild Couldn’t Have Come at a Worse Time

The Chicago Blackhawks are in year seven of a rebuild (that number changes depending on who you ask), but I think most can agree that they shouldn’t still be in as bad a position as they are.

Oliver Moore News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

Oliver Moore providing good response after healthy scratch

Things might feel bleak in the Chicago Blackhawks' world as they sit 4-9-0 on the season. But over a long season, it's all about how you bounce back, and there have been some bright spots despite the record.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

The Blackhawks should make an outrageous pitch for Dylan Larkin — hear me out

The Chicago Blackhawks are not progressing as projected. Once again, the franchise finds itself near the bottom of the Western Conference and NHL standings, a place all too familiar to a fanbase that celebrated three Stanley Cup championships just over a decade ago.

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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.

Nick Lardis News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Nick Lardis’ Stint With AHL Rockford Going to Plan for the Blackhawks

Last season, Nick Lardis made a midseason debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. After 41 games, it seemed like he would be a staple in the middle six. His 10 goals led fans to believe his monster scoring touch in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) was, to some extent, translatable to the NHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

3 Takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Red Wings

It hasn’t been an ideal start to the season for the Chicago Blackhawks. A 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday ended a three-game skid but it didn’t exactly leave Blackhawks faithful with a warm, fuzzy feeling in their stomachs.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

The Blackhawks latest power-play breakthrough showed Teräväinen's potential in role

The Chicago Blackhawks power play has been a work in progress as they sit second-worst in the NHL with a 10.8 percent success rate. One of the big talking points around the power play has been about Teuvo Teräväinen, because he has been playing the point on the first power-play unit, while defenseman Bowen Byram out with an upper-body injury.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Best and Worst Coaches in Chicago Blackhawks History

The Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in the midst of another rebuild, their second of the 21st century. But it wasn’t that long ago they were on top of the world, arguably the best team in the NHL from 2009 to 2015ish.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

10 Greatest Chicago Blackhawks Players of All Time

When ranking the greatest Chicago Blackhawks players of all time, it is clear the team is a bit of a feast-or-famine NHL franchise. The team’s six Stanley Cups are tied for the fourth most in history, but the first two came before World War II and their most recent three were won over six seasons from 2009-10 to 2014-15.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 29

Alex Vlasic Questionable With Illness, Bowen Byram Out as Blackhawks Visit Red Wings

The Blackhawks could be without another defenseman Thursday night. Alex Vlasic is ill and questionable against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Jeff Blashill said.

Artyom Levshunov News / The Lead / October 29

The Blackhawks Need More Than Offense From Artyom Levshunov

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the past several seasons drafting and building around young talent, and Artyom Levshunov is expected to be a major part of that future.

Bowen Byram News / On Tap Sports Net / October 28

Bowen Byram Joins Blackhawks on Dad’s Trip, Status vs. Red Wings TBD

Some good news on the injury front. Bowen Byram is joining the Blackhawks on their two-game Dad’s Trip, but when or if the defenseman will play on it is still to be determined, head coach Jeff Blashill said Wednesday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Chicago Blackhawks Forward Has Died

André Lacroix, the skilled center who spent the 1971-72 season with the Chicago Blackhawks before becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Hockey Association history, has died at age 81.

Roman Kantserov News / The Lead / October 28

Roman Kantserov Is a Bright Spot in Blackhawks Slow Start

The Chicago Blackhawks still haven’t found their footing, but one rookie is proving to be a silver lining early in the season. Roman Kantserov joined the Blackhawks as part of General Manager Kyle Davidson’s rebuilding efforts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 28

Recap: Blackhawks dethrone Kings, win at home 2-1

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Tuesday night’s game having dropped their previous three games, all at home. Jeff Blashill seems to have lost the plot as the coach, as his long-winded explanations for how things are don’t entirely make sense.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Blackhawks take down Kings to end 3-game skid

Wyatt Kaiser and Roman Kantserov scored and Spencer Knight made 25 saves as the host Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday to stop a three-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Blackhawks need more than just Connor Bedard to succeed

All signs pointed to this being the year the Chicago Blackhawks would begin to emerge from their rebuild.

Western Conference Injuries: It's a wait-and-see approach with Zach Hyman, but Mattias Ekholm feeling good

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Blackhawks Activate Andrew Mangiapane

The Chicago Blackhawks will have a healthy forward corps against the Montreal Canadiens tonight. The Blackhawks announced they have activated veteran winger Andrew Mangiapane from the injured reserve.