Kalen Lumpkins

Carter Hart started in goal for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Chicago Blackhawks, his first NHL game since he was acquitted of sexual assault charges in July.

Trailing the Anaheim Ducks by three goals early and needing a win before a West Coast trip, the Chicago Blackhawks answered the bell and bounced back for a 5-3 victory.

Luke Richardson, now on the Nashville Predators' coaching staff, returned to the United Center on Friday. "It's a privilege to be a part of the Blackhawks organization," he said.

The Chicago Blackhawks brought back their alternate black jerseys for the first time since the 2008-09 season. The special night wasn't enough for the win.

The Chicago Blackhawks found themselves on the non-beneficiary end of a late penalty call, this time in an overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Frank Nazar's last 10 games have seen him produce 4 points for the Chicago Blackhawks. His confidence remains, and he'll get to business sooner than later.

The Chicago Blackhawks have improved through the first quarter of this season, but there's still work to do.

The Chicago Blackhawks had their hands full with the Colorado Avalanche coming to town. They slowed the Avs' offense, but weren't able to score themselves.

The Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the third period Thursday night and lost to the Seattle Kraken 3-2, snapping their six-game point streak.

Sam Rinzel took his benching vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs in stride. The Chicago Blackhawks defenseman's confidence never left, and he knows the results will come back.