Kalen Lumpkins – Page 9

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill looks on from behind the bench during the season finale against the Sharks on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Can Chicago Blackhawks end playoff drought next year? GM says goal realistic — but would require ‘major step.’

April 16, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

Despite missing the playoffs for a sixth straight season and eighth in nine, the Chicago Blackhawks believe it was a step forward for the organization.

The Blackhawks celebrate after their 5-2 victory over the Sharks on April 15, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks finish season 29-39-14 — an 11-point improvement from last season

April 16, 2026 at 1:02 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks closed the 2025-26 season with five unanswered goals in a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. They finished 29-39-14.

General manager Kyle Davidson speaks as he sits with new Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill during an introductory news conference on May 27, 2025, at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks announce multiyear extension for GM Kyle Davidson: ‘We still have lots of work to do’

April 16, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks have given general manager Kyle Davidson a multiyear contract extension, Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said Wednesday.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing André Burakovsky takes a shot in the first period of a game against the Boston Bruins at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

André Burakovsky knows Chicago Blackhawks could buy him out, but he’s determined to flip his script

April 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Left winger André Burakovsky struggled in the second half of this season, and now faces the possibility of the Chicago Blackhawks buying out his contract.

The Sabres' Bowen Byram (4) collides with the Blackhawks' Connor Bedard during the first period Monday, April 13, 2026, at the United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago Blackhawks lose 15th of last 18 home games — and the Buffalo Sabres clinch the Atlantic Division

April 14, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Monday. They've lost 15 of their last 18 games at the United Center.

An image of Anton Frondell and his parents being interviewed is cast on a screen at the Blackhawks draft party June 27, 2025, at Recess on West Kinzie Street. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks have clinched the 2nd-best odds in the NHL draft lottery — and at worst the No. 4 pick

April 13, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks are guaranteed a top-four NHL draft pick for the fourth straight year and have a 13.5% chance of securing the No. 1 pick.

Duncan Keith waves to fans as players from the Blackhawks championship years of 2010, 2013 and 2015, are honored before a game against the Bruins on Jan. 17, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks fete their inaugural Hall of Fame class of Duncan Keith, Steve Larmer and Troy Murray

April 11, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

Friday was a special evening full of tear-jerking speeches, lengthy applause and a trip down memory lane of 100 years of Chicago Blackhawks hockey.

Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight misses a goal by the Hurricanes' Sean Walker during the first period Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the United Center. (Paul Beaty/AP)

Chicago Blackhawks outclassed in 7-2 loss to Carolina Hurricanes despite Anton Frondell’s 1st multigoal game

April 10, 2026 at 1:01 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks opened their final homestand of the season with a dud, losing to the Carolina Hurricanes 7-2 on Thursday night.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski handles the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Kevin Korchinski aims for a Frank Nazar-esque surge to secure his future with Chicago Blackhawks

April 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Defenseman Kevin Korchinski played two of his best main roster games in Seattle and San Jose. Four home games remain to keep the train running.

Blackhawks defenseman Ethan del Mastro, right, controls the puck against the Wild's Danila Yurov on March 17, 2026, at the United Center. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski eager to prove their worth as Chicago Blackhawks season nears an end

April 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Injuries have given young Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski a chance to audition for next season.

All Stories