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The Chicago Blackhawks lost 7-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) drives the net and scores past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) in the last few seconds of the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) drives the net and scores past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) in the last few seconds of the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) battle for the puck during the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) battle for the puck during the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) drives the net and scores past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) in the last few seconds of the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) drives the net and scores past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) in the last few seconds of the third period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) handles the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) shoots on goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) falls while chasing after the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) falls while chasing after the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) launches the puck around the glass during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) launches the puck around the glass during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) collide during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) collide during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) shove each other during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) shove each other during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) passes the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) passes the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) handles the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) handles the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) high-fives the Blackhawks bench after scoring a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) high-fives the Blackhawks bench after scoring a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) chases the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) chases the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) shoots on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) shoots on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) saves a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) saves a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) swats at the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) swats at the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks bench celebrates a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks bench celebrates a goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) goes for the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) goes for the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) collide during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) collide during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) misses while shooting on goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) misses while shooting on goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) attempts to save a puck as it entered the net and fails during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) attempts to save a puck as it entered the net and fails during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar's (19) goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar’s (19) goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) tries too grab the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) tries too grab the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) tries too grab the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) tries too grab the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar's (19) goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar’s (19) goal during the second period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) shoots and scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) shoots and scores on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) saves a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) saves a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) during the second period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) handles the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) handles the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) dives to shoot the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) dives to shoot the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) gets checked by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) while shooting on goal during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) gets checked by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) while shooting on goal during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) handles the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) handles the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) passes the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) passes the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) passes the puck past Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) passes the puck past Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) shoots on goal during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (28) during the first period, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) shoots on goal during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) shoots on goal during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

 

Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) reaches for the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) reaches for the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

 

Pittsburgh Penguins players take the ice before a game against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Penguins players take the ice before a game against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert (84) warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert (84) warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) reacts to a teammate during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) reacts to a teammate during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Len Santoro of Mundelein, left, cheers with his daughter Ashley Santoro before a game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Len Santoro of Mundelein, left, cheers with his daughter Ashley Santoro before a game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Alandra Dickinson, the wife of Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson, cheers with their daughters Delilah and Willow during warmups before game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Alandra Dickinson, the wife of Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson, cheers with their daughters Delilah and Willow during warmups before game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A fan watches Blackhawks players warm up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A fan watches Blackhawks players warm up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty (24) interacts with fans during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty (24) interacts with fans during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A fan cheers during the national anthem before a game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A fan cheers during the national anthem before a game between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan cheers after the Penguins scored a goal during the first period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan cheers after the Penguins scored a goal during the first period against the Blackhawks, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Clouds from today's rain linger over hockey fans walking near the United Center before a game between the Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Clouds from today’s rain linger over hockey fans walking near the United Center before a game between the Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)