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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
From narrow losses to youth development, 8 observations from Blackhawks’ first 3 games (The Athletic)
If Blackhawks can maintain this energy level, wins eventually will come (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks observations: Artyom Levshunov plans to go on the defensive after scratch (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Canadiens 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Can Colton Dach be a solution in Blackhawks’ search for Connor Bedard’s linemates? (The Athletic)
Four things we’ve learned about Jeff Blashill’s approach to coaching the Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Faceoffs likely will be a struggle for Blackhawks again this season (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Bruins 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Matt Grzelcyk’s new Blackhawks gig brought him home to Boston right away (Sun-Times)
Alex Vlasic ready to continue his evolution on and off the ice for the Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks will lean on Sam Rinzel as No. 1 defenseman this season, but they leaned too much on Tuesday (Sun-Times)
Spencer Knight gets warm welcome from Panthers fans in his return (Tribune)
RECAPS: Panthers 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 10/7: Go Time (SCH)
Why the Blackhawks wear their numbers, 2025-26 edition (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Reports from the eve of a new season (SCH)
Breaking down Blackhawks’ forward lines, defense pairings for season opener at Panthers (Sun-Times)
Bedard addressed his speed this offseason. Now what happens in Year 3? (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Avalanche 3, Sabres 1 (NHL)
Jets 5, Islanders 2 (NHL)
Predators 4, Senators 1 (NHL)
Lightning 4, Bruins 3 (NHL)
Red Wings 3, Maple Leafs 2 (NHL)
Flyers 5, Panthers 2 (NHL)
Devils 3, Blue Jackets 2 (NHL)
Blues 5, Canucks 2 (NHL)
Wild 4, Kings 3 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Hutson gets 8-year contract with Canadiens (NHL)
Sens’ Tkachuk being evaluated after exiting loss (ESPN)
Toews scores first point since April 2023 (ESPN)
Sabres pushing forward, winless start “not acceptable” (NHL)
Carlson’s future unknown in 17th season with Capitals (NHL)
Canucks “keeping door open” for Cootes at age 18 (NHL)
Gadjovich signs 2-year contract with Panthers (NHL)
Soucy out at least 1 week for Rangers (NHL)
Panthers’ Kulikov placed on IR, may need surgery (ESPN)
Canes’ Slavin exits early vs. Flyers; status unclear (ESPN)
Sabres center Norris to miss “significant” time (ESPN)
Draisaitl scores 400th goal for Oilers (NHL)
Connor signs 8-year, $96 million contract with Jets (NHL)
Toews to provide Jets with “contagious” work ethic (NHL)
Ekholm signs 3-year contract with Oilers (NHL)
Eichel signs 8-year, $108 million contract with Vegas (NHL)
Healthy Matthews ready to help Maple Leafs move on (NHL)
Marner has “nerves and butterflies” for Vegas debut (NHL)
Bettman sees importance in NHL’s Olympic break (ESPN)
Golden Knights keep Holtz, 23, with 2-year deal (ESPN)
Top storylines for 2025-26 NHL season (NHL)
McDavid signs 2-year, $25 million deal with Oilers (NHL)
Schaefer makes Islanders roster, will debut Thursday (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
IIHF, PWHL move Women’s Worlds to November (The Ice Garden)
PWHL releases 2025-26 season schedule (The Ice Garden)
Roustan Hockey — Canada’s last wooden stick factory — survives in face of tariff threats and globalization (Tribune)
NCAA rule change leads to Canadian Hockey League players making mass exodus to US Colleges (Tribune)