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 »
Category Archives: Ray Napientek
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 »
Chicago Blackhawks 2025 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com staff will be updating any 2025 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: 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 »
RECAP: Chicago falls 4–3 to Carolina in overtime
After the Chicago Blackhawks (15–28–4) skated away with the 5–3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights two nights earlier, the home team looked to jump on the Carolina Hurricanes (28–16–3)… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard records 100th NHL point in 5–2 loss to Calgary
Connor Bedard scored his 100th career NHL point as the Chicago Blackhawks (14–28–2) lost to the Calgary Flames (21–14–7) 5–2 Monday night at the United Center. Calgary was led by… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago beats Colorado 3–1 as Bedard extends streak to eight games
The Chicago Blackhawks (14–25–2) took care of business at the United Center behind a goal and an assist from their 19-year-old phenom center Connor Bedard in a 3–1 beating of… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Rangers 6–2 as Bedard extends point streak to seven
The Chicago Blackhawks (13–25–2) fell to the New York Rangers (18–20–1) Sunday afternoon at the United Center 6–2 in front of a young and quiet crowd. Connor Bedard assisted on… Read more »
RECAP: Mikheyev and Allan help Chicago sink Seattle 3–1 for third straight win
Arvid Soderblom stopped 27 Seattle shots and the Chicago Blackhawks (12–19–2) jumped to 4–3–0 since Anders Sorensen took over for the departed Luke Richardson with a 3–1 over the Seattle… Read more »
RECAP: Bedard tallies three points in Blackhawks’ 5–4 loss to Islanders
The Chicago Blackhawks could not overcome Arvid Soderblom surrendering five goals on 19 shots in a hard-fought 5–4 loss on the road to the New York Islanders. Connor Bedard scored… Read more »
RECAP: Three power play goals not enough as Chicago falls to Columbus 6–3
The Chicago Blackhawks could not take advantage of three power-play goals against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets in a 6–3 loss in front of a stale home crowd. Columbus scored… Read more »
RECAP: Red Wings down mistake-filled Blackhawks 4–1
The Chicago Blackhawks fell to 1–4–1 on home ice and 5–8–1 overall after last night’s 4–1 loss at the hands of the rival Detroit Red Wings. The overall feel in… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks bury Avalanche 5–2 behind pair of Donato goals
The Chicago Blackhawks rode their three-game losing streak into Denver on Monday to take on the 5–4–0 Colorado Avalanche in a Central Division clash but finally got scoring from secondary… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Flames 3–1 to end season-opening road trip
After a surprising 5–2 victory in Edmonton on Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks headed south to Calgary to take on the 3–0–0 Calgary Flames for a Tuesday night matchup. Through… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago falls at Utah 5–2 after slow start in season opener
The Chicago Blackhawks fell down early to the Utah Hockey Club 3–0 and could not get back into the game before falling 5–2 in the inaugural game for Utah in… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 2 – League Wide Pre-Season Mayhem
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald and Ray Napientek reconvene live from the Rinkcast Studio to talk about the upcoming season: 🎙️ The bizarre circumstances behind the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 1 – Blackhawks 24/25 Season Preview
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley and Ray Napientek head back into the Rinkcast Studio to talk about the upcoming season: 🎙️Nick Foligno… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Breaking down the Chicago Blackhawks’ top prospects
As General Manager Kyle Davidson continues to stockpile top talent in the NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks faithful can continue to see the progress being made to return to… Read more »
The Rink’s Chicago Blackhawks 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks deadline moves in real-time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back as the moves happen. Trade Analysis/Break Down: The… Read more »
Weeks, Seney impress in sweep of Grand Rapids
Weekly results Friday, Jan. 12 — Rockford 2, Grand Rapids 0 Rockford goaltender Mitchell Weeks continued his excellent start to the season, stopping all 22 shots in a 2–0 victory… Read more »
Rockford splits with Texas on the road
Weekly results Friday, Jan. 5 — Texas 4, Rockford 1 The Rockford IceHogs skated into Texas a little sluggish and dropped a hard fought affair 4–1 to the host Texas… Read more »