Last year on Thanksgiving, I warned readers to avoid discussing the “three E’s” during their family get-togethers: Eberflus, Elon and the election. Thankfully there’s no longer any reason to discuss former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus, Elon Musk’s approval ratings have dropped significantly since his bromance with President Donald Trump, the 2024 election is old news and … [Read more...] about Column: Plenty for Chicago sports fans to be thankful for — from Ben and Bananas to Bedard and Byard
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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-3 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild at the United Center on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Chicago Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) takes a shot in the first period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) tries to score … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-3 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime
Chicago Blackhawks lose in overtime to the Minnesota Wild after another controversial penalty call
Sometimes you play your best hockey. And sometimes, it’s still not enough. The Chicago Blackhawks had the Minnesota Wild on the ropes in the first period. Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser had three shots on goal and set the tone early for the Hawks. Hawks coach Jeff Blashill wanted the team to shoot more, and they listened. The home team outshot the visitors 20-5 in the first … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks lose in overtime to the Minnesota Wild after another controversial penalty call
Marchand reaches 1,000 points, Reinhart scores twice as Panthers beat Capitals 6-3
A pair of assists pushed Brad Marchand to the 1,000-point mark while Evan Rodrigues and Seth Jones each netted their 100th goals in the Panthers' dominant win over the Capitals. … [Read more...] about Marchand reaches 1,000 points, Reinhart scores twice as Panthers beat Capitals 6-3
Three straight losses drop the Blackhawks in this week’s power rankings
Bottom line: it's time for the young core of the Chicago Blackhawks to step up, or risk sinking deeper in this week's power rankings. … [Read more...] about Three straight losses drop the Blackhawks in this week’s power rankings



