RECAP: Blackhawks ride the storm out, top Canucks 5-2
Following a less than stellar road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to chilly Chicago to take on the Vancouver Canucks. A surprise team out of the gate this year, the… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (4–6–3) vs. Vancouver Canucks (9–3–3) 7:30 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Probable starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (1–4–1, .892 save percentage, 3.74 goals against average) Vancouver — Jacob Markstrom (5–2–3,… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 4 – Is the Stache the answer?
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” reconvene with Facebook/Twitter sensation Christian Deme, aka StacheESQ, to discuss the Blackhawks plummeting hopes. The Blackhawks are 4-7-3 after losing to the San Jose Sharks,… Read more »
IceHogs top Marlies 3–1, extend win streak to four
For the first time since the 2014–15 season, the Rockford IceHogs faced off against the Toronto Marlies. On a “school day” game in Rockford, a 10:30 a.m. start time did… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the very bad Blackhawks, what is wrong with them,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks break down, fall to Sharks 4-2
The Blackhawks finished out their California road trip against the San Jose Sharks tonight. Chicago looked to trend in a positive direction after a win over Anaheim on Sunday night…. Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks
San Jose (4–10–1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (4–6–3) 9:00 p.m. CST SAP Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Probable starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–2–2, .938 save percentage, 2.26 goals-against average) San Jose — Martin Jones (2-7-1,… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs extend win streak to three games
At the beginning of the AHL season, the Rockford IceHogs had no trouble starting games on the right foot, usually outshooting their opponents in the first period and scoring the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks clip Ducks’ wings, win in overtime 3–2
After a heartbreaking overtime loss to the lowly Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, the Blackhawks had to regroup quickly, as they challenged the Anaheim Ducks less than 24 hours later…. Read more »
Chicago Steel split weekend, Power and Ostman named players of the week
The Chicago Steel outplayed the Youngstown Phantoms in all facets of the game but fell to the visitor 4–2 at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday night. The Steel outshot… Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks (9–6–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (3–6–3) 7:00 p.m. CST Homda Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–2–2, .938 save percentage, 2.26 goals-against average) Anaheim —… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall 4-3 to Kings in overtime
The Blackhawks began their West Coast road trip with a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Defenseman Adam Boqvist, drafted 8th overall in 2018, made his NHL debut tonight. Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread Chicago Blackhawks vs the Los Angeles Kings
Chicago Blackhawks (3–6–2) vs. Los Angeles (4–9–0) 9:30 p.m. CDT Staples Center, Los Angeles TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago —Corey Crawford (1–4–0, .888 save percentage, 3.67 goals against average)… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Adam Boqvist from Rockford
A day after announcing that rookie Kirby Dach would be staying in the NHL longer than his nine-game trial period, the Blackhawks announced today that 2018 first-round draft pick (eighth… Read more »
Kirby Dach to stay with Blackhawks past nine games
Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton announced yesterday that rookie and 2019 third overall draft pick Kirby Dach would be staying in the NHL with the Blackhawks for the foreseeable future…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs top San Antonio Rampage on a night of firsts
After being outscored by the Cleveland Monsters 12–1 last weekend, including allowing 12 unanswered goals, the Rockford IceHogs got a number of firsts on the board against the San Antonio… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks get played like a fiddle against Nashville
The Blackhawks came into Nashville looking to continue in a positive direction, as they beat the Kings handily on Sunday night in Chicago, 5–1. They looked good in the win,… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (3–5–2) vs. Nashville Predators (7–3–1) 7 p.m. CDT Bridgestone Arena, Nashville TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–1–2, .935 save percentage, 2.16 goals against average) Nashville —… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Perlini to Detroit for prospect
After TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported last week that the Blackhawks were looking to trade Brendan Perlini, the team announced that they found a taker late today, acquiring prospect defenseman Alec… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks down Kings 5–1
Oh, what a difference a few seasons make. Four or five years ago, tonight’s matchup between the Blackhawks and the Kings would have featured two dynastic NHL powerhouses at the… Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings (4–7–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–5–2) 6:00 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–1–2, .922 save percentage, 2.44 goals-against average) LA… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks blanked 4-0 by Svechnikov, Hurricanes
After eight games, the Blackhawks continue to soul search with a record of 2-4-2. Nagging issues on the blue line persist and, strangely, Chicago is not getting production from their… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread Chicago Blackhawks vs the Carolina Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes (6-3-1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–4–2) 12:00 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (1–3–0, .891 save percentage, 3.58 goals against average) Carolina —… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 3 – The more things change, the more they stay the same
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” is joined again by staff writers Ray Napientek and Juliana Nikac to talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are 2-4-2 after losing to… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Adjust your Blackhawks expectations
After last night’s 4–1 home loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the 2–4–2 Blackhawks have their fans disappointed, pessimistic and groping for clues as to where all the air that was… Read more »