The Latest Breaking News from NHL

Austin Watson deserves an NHL suspension for nailing Jeremy Lauzon with a reckless, pointless slap shot

This was so reckless.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2023

Blackhawks shut out Ducks in Connor Bedard’s first matchup against Leo Carlsson

In the first meeting on NHL ice between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2023 draft, Bedard and goalie Petr Mrazek helped the Hawks earn a 1-0 win Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Broadcast TV is attracting sports in parts of the country. Why not in Chicago?

Over-the-air TV is coming in handy for teams and leagues looking for new homes and wider distribution amid the upheaval pervading regional sports networks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

Puck Comes to Rest in the Most Unlikely of Places in NHL Game

What are the odds?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2023

Blackhawks lose shootout to Predators as Arvid Soderblom’s rebound issues continue

The young goalie finally got some goal support Tuesday, but he allowed three goals off rebounds before struggling in the shootout as the Hawks fell 4-3 to the Predators.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023

Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach bringing ‘fire,’ physicality and scoring in the AHL

Dach’s first pro season is off to a great start. He ranks fourth among all AHL rookie forwards in points per game (with 12 points in 13 games) while playing with an edge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

International Ice Hockey Federation to mandate neck guards after the death of a player by skate cut

The International Ice Hockey Federation is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles

The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a preliminary review determined that a deeper examination is needed

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Blackhawks’ offense remains toothless in trip-ending loss to Wild

The Hawks’ 4-1 defeat Sunday concluded a three-game road trip in which they didn’t score a single goal when Connor Bedard wasn’t on the ice.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023

Anthony Beauvillier sparks Connor Bedard in Blackhawks’ loss to Jets

Beauvillier, making his Hawks debut after a trade from the Canucks, played well on the top line Saturday. But Bedard’s tally went down as the Hawks’ only goal in a 3-1 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023