Alex Stalock Gets The Nod Versus Vancouver
Alex Stalock will be the starting goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks when they face off against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Stalock's last start resulted in a fifth consecutive loss, during which he allowed five goals on 39 shots losing to New Jersey. Despite playing for one of the weakest teams in the NHL, the […]
Alex Stalock Tends Twine Saturday Against Devils
Chicago Blackhawks netminder Alex Stalock will be in goal Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. Stalock will try to break a four-game losing streak as he hasn't picked up a win since March 16th. However, despite playing on a terrible Chicago club and battling injuries these last few seasons, Stalock has been decent with a […]
Jonathan Toews Returns To Action Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (illness) has received the green light to return to action Saturday against New Jersey. He hasn't played since Jan. 28, trying to overcome the effects of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews played in 46 games this season before dropping out of the lineup, scoring 14 goals and […]
Seth Jones Expects To Play Thursday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (illness) expects to play Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the morning skate with an apparent stomach bug but it looks like it won't keep Jones out of action. After struggling throughout the campaign, the 28-year-old will be hoping to end the season on a high note over the last […]
Petr Mrazek Between The Pipes Versus Blues
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek faced 30 shots and allowed three goals, resulting in his sixth-straight loss in his last outing. The 31-year-old has had a challenging season, struggling to maintain his form with a record of 8-20-3, a 3.61 goals-against average, and a .896 save percentage. Tuesday, he meets the St. Louis Blues, who […]
Philipp Kurashev Shut Down For The Season
Chicago Blackhawks winger Philipp Kurashev (shoulder) will be shut down for the rest of the season, the team announced prior to Tuesday's battle with the Stars. The 23-year-old has already sat out a pair of games with a shoulder injury and will now have a chance to fully focus on getting ready for the 2023-24 […]
Philipp Kurashev Ruled Out For Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Minnesota. He was injured on a hit by Washington's Tom Wilson Thursday. The 23-year-old has posted nine goals and 16 assists in 70 appearances this season. He's been a top-six regular, but Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson will now have to rethink his plans […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (3/20/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey
Greetings, RotoBallers! Today, we have an exciting schedule ahead with five games on tap. I'm here to assist you in navigating the schedule and identifying potential goal scorers for your DFS lineups. With the playoffs looming, every game holds greater significance. Let's work together to explore this slate on DraftKings and FanDuel and maximize our […]
Taylor Raddysh Gets His First Hat Trick In Surprising Win
Chicago Blackhawks winger Taylor Raddysh had a dream ending to Tuesday's clash with Boston, scoring a third-period hat trick to lift the team to a 6-3 victory. The 25-year-old became only the fifth Blackhawks player across the last 27 years to tally three goals in the third frame. After sitting on a horrible 15-game goal […]
Petr Mrazek Goes Down With Another Groin Injury
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek saw his bad luck with groin injuries continue on Tuesday against Boston, as he was forced to exit the game in the second period. The Czech netminder had a great time against the league leaders, saving all 16 shots he faced, but his night turned sour with the injury. Luckily, […]
Connor Murphy Returns For Chicago Tuesday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (personal) will be back in action Tuesday against Boston. He sat out the previous two games for personal reasons. The 29-year-old has posted five goals and five assists in 64 games this season, adding 131 hits and 125 blocks. Murphy has been a good source for defensive stats but doesn't […]
Cole Guttman Done For The Season
Chicago Blackhawks center Cole Guttman is getting shut down for the season, with the 23-year-old set to undergo shoulder surgery. The University of Denver product appeared in his first 14 career games in 20222-23, logging four goals and two assists. Guttman is expected to be ready to go by the time training camp comes around […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/11/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey
Greetings, RotoBallers! We've got a packed schedule today with 15 exciting games on the horizon. As the day progresses, there are several intriguing matchups to watch. I'm here to help you navigate today's schedule and find potential goal-scorers for your DFS lineups. Each game carries more weight, with the playoffs around the corner. That makes […]
Petr Mrazek Falls Short In Loss To Panthers
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 39-of-43 shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss against the Panthers. Mrazek did not allow a goal heading into the third period, but the Panthers scored three times in a row to take a lead after trailing for the majority of the game. Mrazek has failed to pick […]
Petr Mrazek Starts For Chicago Friday
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek will be in the crease for Friday's battle with the Panthers. The 31-year-old will be hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. It's been a bad season all around for Mrazek, who has struggled with injury and whose record stands at only 8-18-2. He has no shutouts and has posted […]
Taylor Raddysh Nets Two Goals Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks winger Taylor Raddysh scored two goals in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Detroit. He notched both of his goals in the first period -- one on the power play -- to put Chicago up 2-0, but the Red Wings battled back in impressive style after the first intermission. With Max Domi and Patrick Kane […]
Alex Stalock Makes A Second Consecutive Start
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock will make a second consecutive start Wednesday versus Detroit. He beat Ottawa in impressive fashion on Monday, stopping 35 shots in a 5-0 victory. It was his second shutout of the season and Stalock improved to 7-7-1 for the year. He has registered a 2.60 goals-against average and a .921 […]
Anders Bjork Hands Out Three Assists In Monday's Win
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Anders Bjork was the most productive skater in Monday's 5-0 win over the Senators, finishing with three points. He did all of the scoring with assists inside 8:31 of action in the second period, helping out Seth Jones twice and completing his hat trick of helpers when Jason Dickinson found the […]
Alex Stalock Shuts Out Senators In Impressive Victory
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock cooled off one of the hottest teams in the NHL on Monday, recording his second shutout of the season with a 35-save performance against Ottawa. The Senators went to Chicago with a five-game winning streak but got shocked by Stalock and the Blackhawks in a 5-0 loss. Stalock has missed […]
Max Domi Continues Hot Streak With Two Assists
Chicago Blackhawks forward Max Domi continued to lead the charge for the team in Monday's matchup against Anaheim, finishing a 4-2 loss with two assists. Both of his helpers came on the power play, with Tyler Johnson and Andreas Athanasiou the goal-scorers. Domi is now on a seven-game point streak, which includes four goals and […]
Philipp Kurashev Questionable For Monday
Chicago Blackhawks winger Philipp Kurashev missed the morning skate with an illness and might not be able to play Monday against Anaheim. The 23-year-old has been a top-line piece for Chicago lately and his absence would be another blow for the team's offense, with Patrick Kane already missing. Kurashev has recorded eight goals and 23 […]
Jake McCabe Lands In Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added defenseman Jake McCabe to the roster, picking him up in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. Toronto also added forward Sam Lafferty and a couple of conditional fifth-round draft picks in the deal, while sending a conditional first-round pick in 2025, a second-round pick in 2026, and forwards Joey […]
Patrick Kane Sits Out Saturday's Action
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane has left the team and won't play Saturday against San Jose. Trade talks surrounding Kane and his potential move to the New York Rangers have intensified and it looks like we've seen the last of him in a Blackhawks uniform, at least this season. Kane's absence will obviously be […]
Seth Jones Hands Out Two Assists
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones ended a dry spell with two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Dallas. He had a power-play assist when Max Domi started a comeback from a 3-0 deficit and Jones added an even-strength helper on a Patrick Kane goal. He had finished without a point in six consecutive games before […]
Jaxson Stauber Grabs Another Win
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Jaxson Stauber outplayed Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, helping the team to a 4-3 victory with 29 saves. He became only the second Blackhawks goaltender to earn his first five wins in six or fewer appearances. Stauber made his debut on Jan. 21 and has put together a 5-1-0 […]
Max Domi Collects Three Points Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks winger Max Domi displayed an impressive performance on Wednesday by scoring two goals and earning an assist in a 4-3 comeback victory against the Dallas Stars. Domi has been in top form recently, recording three goals and eight assists across his last five games. Fantasy managers with Domi on their team should consider […]
Patrick Kane Leads Blackhawks To Victory
Despite ongoing trade rumors, Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane continues scoring goals. Kane netted two goals and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the struggling Dallas Stars Wednesday. Over the last four games, Kane has scored multiple goals in three of them, bringing his total number of markers to seven in the contests. […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/21/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]
Patrick Kane Nets A Hat Trick Against Toronto
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane turned back the clock and scored his ninth NHL hat trick in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Toronto. Kane, whose first three-goal effort also came against the Maple Leafs in 2016, added an assist in the contest and helped Max Domi to enjoy a four-point night as well. It's been […]
Jonathan Toews Dealing With Long COVID-19 Symptoms
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (illness) released a statement on Sunday saying that he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. He has missed seven of the team's last eight games and now we know why. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is hopeful of getting Toews back before the end […]