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Kings Secure Playoff Spot, Set To Face Oilers Again

Los Angeles Kings secure playoff spot with thrilling win, setting up rematch with Edmonton Oilers. Blackhawks finish season with second-fewest points in NHL.

Top News · Apr 19, 2024

Lukas Reichel, Colin Blackwell step up to help Blackhawks upset Avalanche

Reichel scored his first five-on-five goal of the season — and looked far more confident afterward — while Blackwell recorded six hits in his long-awaited return from injury as the Hawks won 3-2 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Blackhawks looking for Anthony Beauvillier to seize opportunity

Beauvillier scored twice in 22 games before the Blackhawks got him on Nov. 28 for a conditional fifth-round pick to help fill the void left by Corey Perry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023

Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2

Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Connor Bedard ignites Blackhawks’ rally in opening-night win over Penguins

Bedard’s first career point in his first career game — an assist on Ryan Donato’s second-period goal — propelled the Hawks to a 4-2 victory in Pittsburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

Blackhawks’ 2023 preseason games will matter significantly more than usual

For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation — and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible — there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023

Connor Bedard is the big story of Blackhawks camp. Follow updates on the star rookie here

The Blackhawks welcome the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft into the fold this fall. We provide details on his play, his progress and his promise in Chicago throughout the days leading up to his Oct. 10 debut.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023

Ryan Donato ready to ‘fill whatever role necessary’ with Blackhawks

While bouncing from the Bruins to Wild to Sharks to Kraken, Donato has gained a versatility that appealed to the Hawks in free agency this summer. He has maintained steady offensive production, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

Blackhawks’ 2023-24 lineup looking clearer as Kyle Davidson focuses on depth, versatility

The Hawks are “very close” to being done, with defensive depth being the only box left to check — and they might wait until training camp to add it. RFA Philipp Kurashev filed for salary arbitration Wednesday, but that was expected.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Blackhawks sign Ryan Donato as free agency opens, further crowding forward roster

Donato signed a two-year contract Saturday with a $2 million salary-cap hit after producing 27 points in 71 games for the Kraken last season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023