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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

Philipp Kurashev continues to be bright spot in Blackhawks’ bleak season

Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard, much-improved passing and effort to be more vocal has translated into a potential career year. He missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, however.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Blackhawks add Joey Anderson to lengthy injury list in loss to Canucks

Hawks players have dropped like flies recently, after avoiding a Connor Murphy injury scare Sunday, the Hawks ended up losing Anderson instead in their 4-3 defeat. Connor Bedard received a season-high 23:16 of ice time while double-shifting for him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Jason Dickinson’s leadership recognized with ‘A’ during Seth Jones’ absence

Dickinson operated as an alternate captain Tuesday against the Oilers and again Thursday against the Kraken. Seth Jones’ injury has led to a bigger workload for Alex Vlasic, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Blackhawks lose to Connor McDavid’s Oilers despite Connor Bedard’s highlight goal

In the first meeting between the two Connors — as well as between German forwards Leon Draisaitl and Lukas Reichel — the Oilers pulled away to beat the Hawks 4-1 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Seth Jones’ injury, Kevin Korchinski’s absence leaves Blackhawks with skeleton defense

Jones did not travel with the Hawks on their trip to Edmonton and Seattle after suffering an upper-body injury Sunday. Without him, the Hawks’ defensive corps are direly shorthanded.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance

“As a teammate, it gives you confidence to jump into holes and lanes, knowing a guy is going to find you or make the right play,” teammate Connor Murphy said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 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

Petr Mrazek stifles Blues, helping Blackhawks finally win consecutive games

Mrazek’s fantastic week of goaltending culminated in a 38-save effort Saturday, coming within a few minutes of a second straight shutout, as the Hawks beat the Blues 3-1.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023

Blackhawks could use another December surge from Ryan Donato

For some reason, Donato has dominated the month of December throughout his career, although he was completely unaware of the pattern. Given the Hawks’ scoring woes, they wouldn’t complain if it repeated itself.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023