Chicago blackhawks news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Chicago Blackhawks:
Recent News
- The Blackhawks have signed forward Philipp Kurashev to a three-year contract extension worth $2.5 million per year. (Source: NHL.com)
- The team has also signed defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk to a one-year contract extension worth $750,000. (Source: NHL.com)
- The Blackhawks have traded forward Zack Smith to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2022 seventh-round draft pick. (Source: NHL.com)
- The team has also placed forward Zack Smith on waivers. (Source: NHL.com)
Injury Updates
- Forward Alex DeBrincat is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury. (Source: NHL.com)
- Defenseman Duncan Keith is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury. (Source: NHL.com)
- Forward Dominik Kubalik is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury. (Source: NHL.com)
Standings and Schedule
- The Blackhawks are currently in 7th place in the Central Division with a record of 14-15-5. (Source: NHL.com)
- The team has 33 points and is 5 points behind the 2nd place St. Louis Blues. (Source: NHL.com)
- The Blackhawks have 14 games remaining in the regular season. (Source: NHL.com)
Upcoming Games
- The Blackhawks have a home game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, March 2nd. (Source: NHL.com)
- The team has a road game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, March 4th. (Source: NHL.com)
- The Blackhawks have a home game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, March 6th. (Source: NHL.com)
Player Stats
- Forward Patrick Kane leads the team in scoring with 24 points (8G, 16A). (Source: NHL.com)
- Defenseman Erik Gustafsson leads the team in assists with 17. (Source: NHL.com)
- Goalie Kevin Lankinen has a record of 10-8-3 with a 2.93 GAA and.904 SV%. (Source: NHL.com)