RECAP: Rangers embarrass Blackhawks 6-1
New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand stopped 27 Chicago Blackhawks shots on his way to his first NHL win, defeating the Blackhawks 6-1 at Madison Square Garden. Chicago was led… Read more »
Author Archives: Ray Napientek
RECAP: Blackhawks beat Islanders 4-3, Frondell registers assist in debut
The Chicago Blackhawks (27-31-13) defeated the New York Islanders (40-27-5) at the UBS Arena by the score of 4-3 behind a goal and two assists by Nick Lardis. Anton Frondell… Read more »
RECAP: Forsberg scores twice as Predators beat Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime
The Nashville Predators (33-28-9) used two goals and an assist from Filip Forsberg to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (26-32-13) 3-2 in overtime at the United Center. Chicago found goals from… Read more »
RECAP: Canucks defeat Blackhawks 6-3 as Boeser scores twice
The Chicago Blackhawks (23-29-10) were decimated of their veteran players at the NHL trade deadline and fell to the Vancouver Canucks 19-36-7) 6-3 at the United Center. Vancouver forward Brock… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks 2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com staff will be updating any 2026 Chicago Blackhawks deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen for… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard scores 25th, Colorado wins 3-1 behind Makar two-goal effort
The Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9) beat the Chicago Blackhawks (22-28-9) 3-1 behind a pair of goals from defenseman Cale Makar at Ball Arena on Saturday night. Makar finished the game with… Read more »
RECAP: Bjornfot scores twice as Panthers down Blackhawks 5-1
The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the visiting Florida Panthers 5-1 behind two goals from defenseman Tobias Bjornfot at the United Center on Sunday. Florida (28-20-3) used a four-goal third period… Read more »
RECAP: Flames defeat Blackhawks 3-1 behind Backlund’s two-point night
The Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) fell to the visiting Calgary Flames (20-23-4) 3-1 at the United Center on Thursday night. Mikael Backlund scored shorthanded and added an assist to lead the… Read more »
RECAP: Ovechkin scores in Capitals’ 5-1 victory in Chicago
Alex Ovechkin scored for the visiting Washington Captials (23-16-6), giving the future Hall of Famer his 19th goal on the season and 916th of his legendary career. The goal was… Read more »
RECAP: Pittsburgh destroys Chicago 7-3 behind Brazeau hat trick
The Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) extended their losing streak to seven games as the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) bested the home team 7-3 behind a hat trick by forward Justin Brazeau. Bryan… Read more »
RECAP: Konecny and Flyers drop Blackhawks 3-1
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny scored and added an assist while forward Trevor Zegras extended his point streak to nine games as Philadelphia defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at the… Read more »
RECAP: Knight’s 21-save shutout propels Blackhawks 3-0 over the Rangers
Spencer Knight stopped all 21 shots for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-0 whitewashing over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night at the United Center. Connor Bedard added a… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago falls to Minnesota 4-3 in overtime on home ice
The Chicago Blackhawks led 2-0 with a few minutes left to go in the second period when a goal was disallowed after video review for offside to extend the lead… Read more »
RECAP: Makar and Wedgewood too much in Colorado 1-0 win over Chicago
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped all 22 shots faced in a 1-0 Colorado victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. This gave the Avalanche (16-1-5) back-to-back shutouts on… Read more »
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… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard’s three-point effort too much for Detroit in 5-1 victory
The Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-3) beat the Detroit Red Wings (9-7-0) at the Little Caesars Arena on Sunday 5-1 as five different Blackhawks found the back of the net. Connor Bedard… Read more »
RECAP: Oilers beat Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime
The Chicago Blackhawks snagged a point in Alberta against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday after a 3-2 overtime loss. Connor Bedard extended his point streak to four games with an… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard scores in Kings’ boring 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks
Connor Bedard said it all when he talked about last night’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the postgame scrum: “They play really boring. It’s… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard scores twice in 4–3 overtime win in Ottawa
Frank Nazar scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the visiting Chicago Blackhawks a 4–3 victory at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The goal gave Nazar a three-game goal… Read more »
RECAP: Ovechkin ties Gretzky with a pair of goals in 5–3 win over Chicago
Fans are always at a crossroads when players have a chance to break a record against their favorite teams and tonight was like no other. Alex Ovechkin came into tonight’s… Read more »
RECAP: Utah spoils Moore and Rinzel’s debuts 5–2 in Chicago
The Utah Hockey Club (33–29–12) ruined the NHL debuts of forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel of the Chicago Blackhawks (21–44–9) on home ice 5–2 on Sunday afternoon. Rinzel… Read more »
RECAP: Moore, Turcotte score in 3–1 Kings victory over Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (20–40–9) fell on home ice to the Los Angeles Kings (37–21–9) by the final of 3–1, despite a 30-save effort by goaltender Spencer Knight. Chicago fell behind… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago extends point streak to five in 3–2 overtime loss in Nashville
The Chicago Blackhawks, fresh off a solid week of trades, skated into Music City and earned a point in their fifth straight contest in a 3–2 overtime loss to the… Read more »
RECAP: Vegas fends off Chicago comeback in 7–5 decision in the desert
The Chicago Blackhawks (17–35–7) looked awful in the first period and fell behind the Vegas Golden Knights (35–18–6) by a score of 5–1 after one period of action. The Blackhawks… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 17 – Donato’s Destination, Prospects and Four Nations
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Ray Napientek meet up in the Rinkcast Studio to discuss: 🎙️ Red hot Ryan Donato and what that means for… Read more »