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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks down the ice in the first period of a game against the Boston Bruins at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Connor Bedard’s return will help the 1-5-0 Chicago Blackhawks, but will it fix them?

October 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for the return of their star center and team captain. His presence will help, but how much will it fix?

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard smiles after a penalty call on the Capitals in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard inches closer to returning by taking part in full-contact practice

October 11, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard participated in light contact drills Sunday, another step toward his season debut.

The Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski scores a goal against Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight during the first period Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago Blackhawks struggle to stop defending champion Hurricanes despite Roman Kantserov’s 1st NHL goal

October 10, 2026 at 11:10 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a steep hill to climb without Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar on Saturday, and the result was not good against the defending champions.

Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar, center, battles with the Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) and Ryan Pulock for control of the puck during the first period Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for illegal check to head of NY Islanders’ Bo Horvat

October 10, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

The NHL on Friday suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar for two games for an illegal hit to the head of New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat.

Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski practices during training camp Sept. 18, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Blackhawks need to develop Kevin Korchinski, but how can they do that if he’s not on the ice?

October 8, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Kevin Korchinski seemed poised for a role in the Chicago Blackhawks defense. Instead he has been a healthy scratch with no sign of that changing.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the first period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Patrick Kane wins in return to the United Center as a Chicago Blackhawk — 19 years after his 1st home game

October 6, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a raucous crowd in support of Patrick Kane's return to the United Center as they won their first game of the season.

Connor Bedard is named captain of the Blackhawks during a news conference at the United Center on Sept. 15, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Connor Bedard practices with Chicago Blackhawks — in a noncontact jersey — for 1st time since shoulder surgery

October 5, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

Connor Bedard took a big step in his recovery from left shoulder surgery by joining Chicago Blackhawks practice in a noncontact jersey.

Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar reacts to a goal scored by the Sabres' Jiri Kulich in the third period Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Hawks lost 4-3. (Joe Hrycych/Getty)

Chicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening trip

October 3, 2026 at 11:21 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost their third straight game to open the season. Their home opener is Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.

Defenseman Bowen Byram practices on Sept. 17, 2026, during training camp at the Blackhawks Ice Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway reminisce ahead of Buffalo return vs. Sabres

October 3, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

It's been a few welcome backs for new Chicago Blackhawks players, and it ends with Bowen Byram, Jordan Greenway and Patrick Kane returning to Buffalo.

Mammoth right wing Dylan Guenther (11) scores against Blackhawks goalie Arvid Söderblom during the second period on Oct. 1, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Chicago Blackhawks lose 2nd straight game — and have been outscored 11-2 to start the season

October 2, 2026 at 7:26 a.m.

There weren't any positives in the Chicago Blackhawks' second game of the season. Just an old-fashioned road beatdown by the Utah Mammoth.

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