Blackhawks Place Patrick Kane on Injured Reserve
Chicago places its forward on injured reserve retroactive to November 2 as the team endures a six-game losing streak.
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November 8, 2026
Blackhawks Fall 9-2 to Hurricanes, Explore TradesChicago drops to 4-13-1 and is seeking help through trades as the team struggles near the bottom of the standings.
November 5, 2026
Dillon Boucher Makes NHL Debut With BlackhawksThe former Wichita Thunder captain debuted Wednesday night as Chicago faced the Florida Panthers.
November 3, 2026
Blackhawks Fall 5-2 to Avalanche, Extend SlideChicago has lost three straight and six of its last seven, sitting last in the Central Division with nine points through 15 games.
November 3, 2026
Patrick Kane Exits Blackhawks Game EarlyChicago forward left Monday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche and will not return.
October 30, 2026
Blackhawks Attendance Trends Shift in ChicagoThe Chicago Blackhawks report mixed attendance figures after the first eight home games of the season.
October 29, 2026
Artyom Levshunov Elevates Play for Chicago BlackhawksThe 21-year-old defenseman is seeing increased ice time and physical production in his second NHL season.
October 28, 2026
Oliver Moore Returns to Blackhawks Lineup in WinThe young forward rejoined the roster on Tuesday as Chicago secured a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
October 28, 2026
Blackhawks Defeat Kings 2-1 to End Losing StreakWyatt Kaiser netted the tie-breaking goal in the third period to secure a home victory for Chicago.
October 27, 2026
Alex Vlasic Maintains Faith in Blackhawks Playoff PushThe Chicago defenseman remains optimistic about the team's postseason potential during the early regular season.
October 27, 2026
Blackhawks Scratch Korchinski Amid Trade RumorsThe Chicago Blackhawks have sidelined defenseman Kevin Korchinski while speculation grows regarding his status.
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