Since he arrived in Chicago in the dimming afterglow of the Stanley Cup years, the Blackhawks defenseman has e

The Chicago Blackhawks led 2-0 with a few minutes left to go in the second period when a goal was disallowed after video review for offside to extend the lead to three goals.

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a solid start on the season, but they’ve been bitten by the injury bug as captain Nick Foligno heads to IR.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to end their four-game slide when they play the Nashville Predators. Chicago is 10-8-5 overall with a 2-2-1 record in Central Division games. The Blackhawks have a +seven scoring differential, with 72 total goals scored and 65 conceded.

The Chicago Blackhawks are surprising many across the NHL this season. Through their first 16 games, the team has climbed to third place in the Central Division, putting themselves squarely in the playoff mix — a position few predicted just a few months ago.

These Blackhawks prospects are having stellar years, developing in preparation for their professional careers.

Uniform to debut on Black Friday and will be worn seven times during the 2025-26 season

The former Regina Pat has 31 points so far this season, placing him fourth in the league behind Nathan MacKinnon, Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid. While the Hawks do not necessarily live or die with Bedard, the playmaker’s ability to be a game-changer has been noticeable this year.