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The Detroit Red Wings acquired goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Petr Mrazek and two draft picks, aiming to strengthen their goaltending tandem with Gibson and Cam Talbot.
The Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-2 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers, with Petr Mrázek's goaltending keeping the game close despite the team's sloppy play. Lukas Reichel and Pat Maroon were standout players for the Blackhawks, contributing to the team's early lead. Connor Bedard struggled to get shots on goal, and the Blackhawks' faceoff issues persisted. Matvei Michkov scored the overtime winner for the Flyers on a power play.
The Chicago Blackhawks have extended goaltender Petr Mrazek's contract for two years, with a salary-cap hit of $4.25 million per year through the 2025-26 season. The team has been actively signing veteran players to similar deals as they work on rebuilding and changing the team's culture. Mrazek, who was acquired by the Blackhawks in 2022, expressed his commitment to helping the team improve and develop its young players. The team's cap space and draft capital could lead to a quiet NHL trade deadline for Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks upset the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, with Connor Bedard standing out as one of the best players on the ice, Lukas Reichel ending his goal drought, and Ryan Donato stepping up in place of the ill Philipp Kurashev. The Avalanche's power play was lethal, but the Blackhawks held their own at even strength. Petr Mrazek had a strong performance in goal, Nathan MacKinnon extended his point streak, and Colin Blackwell made a noticeable return after a long injury absence. Kevin Korchinski rejoined the team after a personal absence, and Bryan Bickell appeared on the HawkCast podcast.
The Chicago Blackhawks dominated the first period against the Florida Panthers, scoring three goals and holding a 3-0 lead. Connor Bedard extended his goal streak to three games with an impressive breakaway goal, while Lukas Reichel showed confidence and picked up an assist. Petr Mrazek made several key saves to keep the Panthers off the board, but they managed to score two goals late in the game. Taylor Hall returned from injury and scored his first goal with the Blackhawks. Nikita Zaitsev and Philipp Kurashev also contributed with goals and assists. The Blackhawks unveiled a new statue in honor of owner Rocky Wirtz.
The Chicago Blackhawks were blown out by the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 in their final game of a five-game road trip. The Avalanche took control of the game after scoring a shorthanded goal, and the Blackhawks struggled to generate offense. Goaltender Petr Mrazek was the standout player for Chicago, facing a barrage of shots throughout the game. Despite the loss, the Blackhawks finished the road trip with four out of a possible 10 points. They will have their home opener on Saturday, which will also mark Connor Bedard's first official game at the United Center.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a game where Connor Bedard faced boos from the Montreal fans. Petr Mrazek made several key saves for the Blackhawks, but let in a couple of goals he would like to have back. Tyler Johnson scored two goals for Chicago, including one during a 6-on-4 advantage late in the game. Ryan Donato had a strong performance for the Blackhawks, while defenseman Kevin Korchinski showed promise despite being on the ice for both of Montreal's even-strength goals. Kirby Dach left the game with a lower-body injury, and the Blackhawks struggled in the faceoff circle throughout the game.