Blashill notches his first win with Chicago, a 3-1 decision over Utah, after a string of tight losses that tested his patience and the club’s new system. The win reinforces a detail-focused approach aimed at building a sustainable, season-long blueprint rather than a one-night fix. Burakovsky’s power-play strike and Mikheyev’s late empty-netter supplied the offense while Spencer Knight’s praise underscored a shared commitment to progress.

Guhle’s late Montreal marker hints at Chicago’s evolving youth, while Peterka’s earlier third-period tally for the Mammoth adds a quirky storyline to the night’s events. As the season unfolds, Blashill’s offense-driven, defense-first method is framed as the foundation for a longer rebuild and steady fantasy relevance from several Chicago players.

Early-week NHL fantasy push centers on waiver-wire depth and targeted streams. Anton Lundell looks like the Panthers’ answer to Barkov’s absence, while Elias Lindholm returns to a prime Bruins role. Shane Pinto and Matty Beniers offer high ceiling with top-line/minor adjustments, and Marco Kasper plus Leo Carlsson carry multi-position appeal in deeper leagues. Defenders Ekblad and Nikishin push for steady PP time, with solid goalie streams in Vejmelka and Jarry on deck for the week.

Short-term adds include Brazeau, Nazar, McBain and Jarry, while Malkin, Bedard, Hayton, Keller, Schmaltz, Barkov, Tkachuk and Jones shape daily decisions across races and spots. Track schedule density, lines, and PP usage to maximize both season-long value and daily fantasy upside.