Jeff Blashill earned his first victory as Chicago Blackhawks head coach after Andre Burakovsky’s third-period goal lifted the team past the Utah Mammoth, sending a clear message about his group’s character and work ethic.

The Utah Mammoth (1-1-0) closes out a season-opening three-game road trip on Monday night when they take on the winless Chicago Blackhawks (0-2-1) at the United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews had a big moment during the Winnipeg Jets' 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Oct. 13.

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Wirtz discussed his support for Davidson, his confidence in the Hawks' rebuild, the franchise's financial state as the NHL's salary cap rises, CHSN's carriage agreement with Comcast and more in an interview Monday.

Thompson, who won an NCAA hockey championship at the University of Denver, began his first full professional season Saturday night.

Sam Rinzel, a 2022 first-round pick, is developing into one of the best young defensemen in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks. Even Kyle Davidson would admit that Rinzel has exceeded all expectations up to this point.