The Chicago Blackhawks looked like they would meet the challenge of a top-tier Edmonton Oilers team. But that notion faded quickly in the second period of a 4-3 loss.
Connor Bedard extended his point streak to nine games, but the Chicago Blackhawks played one of their worst second periods of the season Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
The playoffs may not be in sight, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have goals — including a fight to establish their long-term identity: “It doesn’t just flip a switch.”
Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice.
The Chicago Blackhawks coughed up five straight goals en route to a 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers at the United Center on Sunday.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens proved to be a big mental boost, but they also learned that sometimes it takes a “rinky-dink shot” to win.
Colton Dach and Kirby Dach joined an exclusive club of NHL brothers, while Nick Foligno scored twice in the win to snap the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-game skid.
There’s still no joy in Wrigleyville, at least where the Chicago Blackhawks are concerned. The Hawks lost their fifth of five Winter Classics — and their second at Wrigley Field.
The showdown at Wrigley was set to be the Blackhawks’ seventh appearance in a game outdoors — where hockey originally was played.