RECAP: Canucks extend Kraken losing streak to five
The Seattle Kraken hosted the red hot Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena for their first games of 2022, but the results were much like the previous year. Vancouver took… Read more »
Category Archives: CHICAGO
Opportunistic Predators top rusty Blackhawks 6–1 on New Year’s Day
The Chicago Blackhawks’ extended COVID-19 break took a toll on its goaltending depth, as Collin Delia was recalled from Rockford to start in net for today’s matinee game in Tennessee… Read more »
RECAP: Flames beat Kraken 6–4 despite Giordano’s three points
After a disappointing (possibly heartbreaking) overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers the night before, the Seattle Kraken hosted the division-leading Calgary Flames, Thursday evening. Following the postponement of four games… Read more »
Blackhawks’ American Prospects shine in World Junior Championship opener
With day one of the World Junior Championship in the books, it’s clear that 2021 1st overall pick Owen Power, stole the show for Team Canada with a hat trick… Read more »
Blackhawks, Blue Jackets game postponed until break
The Blackhawks home game Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets has been postponed due to “Covid-related issues”. Since the Holiday break, the Blue Jackets have announced six players in… Read more »
BREAKING: NHL, NHLPA agree to pause activities until Sunday
With the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spreading like wildfire through the NHL, the league and NHLPA decided to pause games through the Christmas weekend. Under the revised schedule,… Read more »
Brett Connolly suspended four games for hit on Tanner Kero
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced its decision for supplemental discipline for Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly on Sunday, suspending Connolly for four games for interference on forward Tanner… Read more »
RECAP: Oilers spoil Kraken return home, win 5-3
After a loss to the Anaheim Ducks, Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken returned home to face the Edmonton Oilers. Saturday evening. Seattle was on a bit of a skid after an… Read more »
Blackhawks fight to get to overtime, lose to Stars 4–3
Things are going pretty well for the Chicago Blackhawks of late, as they are playing much better hockey under Derek King than they had been playing earlier in the season…. Read more »
Chicago falls to Nashville 3–2 in overtime
The Nashville Predators walked into the United Center on a six-game winning streak, but would be without six forwards, two defensemen, two assistant coaches and one goaltending coach due to… Read more »
RECAP: Young Ducks power Anaheim to dominant 4–1 win over Kraken
After an emotional win the night before in San Jose, the Kraken traveled down the west coast to Anaheim to face the young, entertaining Pacific Division leading Ducks, who have… Read more »
Blackhawks survive Caps’ comeback, win 5–4 in overtime
The Chicago Blackhawks picked up two points on Wednesday night against the visiting Washington Capitals, but the victory ended up being far more nerve-wracking than the hosts had hoped, escaping… Read more »
RECAP: Kraken fight out much-needed goalie win in San Jose
After three straight losses, the Seattle Kraken took their show on the road to California to face the San Jose Sharks for the first time. Seattle held a 9–15–3 record,… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Dec. 14, 2021
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Yesterday stunk with no NHL action, didn’t it? Well, we are back today with a big slate of games. 7–1 in my plays eight plays. We must… Read more »
Blackhawks fall in a heart breaker to the Maple Leafs
After defeating the Montreal Canadiens in Marc Andre Fleury’s 500th career victory, the Blackhawks continued on their Canada tour. In Toronto, the Blackhawks trailed early to in the first only… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Dec. 10, 2021
Happy Friday! 2–0 last night with Blues over and Kings under. Our accounts were a little greener this morning! I have three plays tonight to get our weekend started. (Odds… Read more »
Fleury earns 500th career win in Hawks’ 2–0 shutout in Montreal
The Chicago Blackhawks traveled north of the border to face the slumping Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Thursday night. Losers of four straight and six of their last… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 5, Episode 9 – Stroll around the NHL standings
Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by Rink staffers Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard to talk about the NHL standings, by divisions, thus far and a little bit of Blackhawks chatting…. Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks acquire Kurtis Gabriel from Maple Leafs in exchange for Chad Krys
The Chicago Blackhawks quickly address their need for veteran sandpaper in the bottom six in the aftermath of Jujhar Khaira’s injury, acquiring Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs in… Read more »
Blackhawks drop second in a row to Rangers, trip to Canada upcoming
The Chicago Blackhawks were busy out east before returning home Tuesday night. With a loss to the New York Rangers on Friday, but responded with a shootout win against the… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Dec. 7, 2021
You can’t win them all: 0–2 last night. Not the way we want to start the week, but we got a big slate of games tonight to win some cash!… Read more »
RECAP: Penguins strike early and often in 6–1 win over Kraken
Hot off a big win against a division rival, the Seattle Kraken home stand continued Monday with a visit by Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The #RevengeEffects were on… Read more »
Tommy’s Puckline Picks — Dec. 6, 2021
Happy Monday, Tommy Train passengers! The NHL has really heated up. Lots of action is still to come, and I cannot be more excited. There is not a big slate… Read more »
Hagel and Strome pace Blackhawks to 3–2 shootout win over Islanders
The Chicago Blackhawks strolled into the new UBS Arena fresh off a 3–2 loss down the road to the New York Rangers on Saturday. Interim Head Coach Derek King went… Read more »
RECAP: Dach’s struggles continue, Blackhawks lose to Rangers 3–2
On Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the red-hot New York Rangers hoping to capitalize off of earning a solid road win against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. However,… Read more »