The 2025-26 season of the NHL is a quarter of the way through. Most teams have 55-plus games left to play, but standards are starting to take place. The Colorado Avalanche (16-1-5) have only one regulation loss and have made themselves Stanley Cup favorites. Other teams are trending in every which way, with some going in unexpected directions. The Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4) … [Read more...] about All the good — and bad — from the Chicago Blackhawks through the first quarter of the NHL season
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Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out two months after finger surgery
The team announced Saturday that Hughes had the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Hughes’ expected return-to-play timeline is eight weeks, and he’ll be reevaluated at the six-week mark. … [Read more...] about Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out two months after finger surgery
Wedgewood, Makar lead NHL-best Avalanche to 9th straight win, 1-0 over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Cale Makar scored late in the second period for the NHL-leading Avalanche, whose run is the team's longest since winning nine [...] … [Read more...] about Wedgewood, Makar lead NHL-best Avalanche to 9th straight win, 1-0 over Blackhawks
Morning Chirps: Bedard extension talk, black jersey is the Bears’ good luck charm
A top insider has a guess on Connor Bedard's next deal, while a member of the Chicago Bears shows up in style. … [Read more...] about Morning Chirps: Bedard extension talk, black jersey is the Bears’ good luck charm
Chicago Blackhawks shut out for first time in 19 months in 1-0 loss to the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche
The Chicago Blackhawks have seen the number nine a few times in the past few days. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been too lucky. The Buffalo Sabres hosted a Hawks team that was tired from both being on a back-to-back and blowing a 2-0 lead to the Seattle Kraken the day before. The Sabres dealt the Hawks nine goals in their 9-3 win on Friday. The Hawks returned home to kick off their … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks shut out for first time in 19 months in 1-0 loss to the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche