The Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak and gave interim head coach Anders Sorensen his first NHL win, a 2-1 upset of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday. “It’s exciting,” Sorensen said. “Even for the group, right? I thought the losing stretch was getting long. The guys battled hard.” With the victory, Sorensen became the first Sweden-born … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 win over the New York Rangers: ‘We can try to build momentum’
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NHL Predictions: Dec. 9 w/ Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers
Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Chicago Blackhawks vs New York … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 9 w/ Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers
Avalanche acquire Mackenzie Blackwood, trade Alexandar Georgiev to Sharks
Colorado will retain 14% of Georgiev’s contract, which equates to approximately $476,000. He is in the last season of a three-year, $10.2 million deal. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Mackenzie Blackwood, trade Alexandar Georgiev to Sharks
Today in Sports History: Chicago Blackhawks’ Marc-André Fleury reaches 500 career wins
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: 2021 – Chicago Blackhawks Marc-André Fleury becomes 3rd NHL goaltender to reach 500 career wins. On this date: 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9 degrees and the Polo Grounds field a sheet of ice, the Giants open the second half … [Read more...] about Today in Sports History: Chicago Blackhawks’ Marc-André Fleury reaches 500 career wins
For the Chicago Blackhawks, the only way is up. What’s the outlook for season now — and for Connor Bedard?
For the Chicago Blackhawks, the only way is up. Well, technically, they could dig a deeper hole at the bottom of the NHL standings, but the Hawks believe interim coach Anders Sorensen has the tools and new ideas to help them climb out of their morass. It’s the one the Hawks have found themselves in after a 8-17-2 start, prompting the firing of Luke Richardson on Thursday just … [Read more...] about For the Chicago Blackhawks, the only way is up. What’s the outlook for season now — and for Connor Bedard?