Chicago earned its first win of the season, 3-1 over Utah Mammoth, behind a sharp night from Spencer Knight and a defensively sound, structure-driven effort under Jeff Blashill. Wyatt Kaiser flashed poise on the blue line, while Andre Burakovsky supplied two key goals and the depth players chipped in. Five-on-five play was imperfect, but the penalty kill and a tighter defensive game helped tilt the balance. The win signals progress as Chicago continues to implement its system and build toward more decisive results.

Blackhawks fall 3-2 to Montreal in a bruising home opener, yet the vibe is encouraging. The kids brought energy, five-on-five bite, and resilience, even as penalties piled up.

Bedard exudes growing confidence alongside Renzel’s first NHL goal and Nazar’s playmaking. Kaiser and Levchov flashed; Blashill stressed process over results as Chicago builds its identity and cohesion in a tough early stretch.