DECEMBER 22, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 5-7-1 · 6TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
5-7-1 · 6TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
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Connor Bedard gives some hockey tips to Victor Wembanyama as NHL, NBA phenoms meet It’s not every day when you get two phenoms from completely different sports giving each other tips.
BLOG: Korchinski Set to Return to Lineup Against Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks The defenseman missed some time due to personal reasons
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
Jarred Tinordi - Back in lineup Friday Tinordi (concussion) was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup Friday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago as.
Impact Tinordi missed seven games with his concussion. The 31-year-old blueliner has one assist in 12 games this season -- missing 12 games in November with an oblique injury.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Petr Mrazek - Facing Canadiens Mrazek will be between the home pipes versus Montreal on Friday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Mrazek is 8-10-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .910 save percentage this season. He is coming off an outstanding performance Tuesday, stopping 35 shots in a 3-2 win over Colorado. The Canadiens are 27th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.72 goals per game.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Korchinski - Ready to play Friday Korchinski (personal) has been activated from the non-roster list, according to the NHL media site.
Impact Korchinski missed six games due to the passing of his father. The talented rookie has two goals and five assists in 25 games this season. Korchinski has three assists on the power play and is averaging 2:01 of ice time with the man-advantage.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blackhawks look to build off win in clash vs. Canadiens Dec 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) skates against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Blackhawks look to build off win in clash vs. Canadiens Dec 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) skates against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Blackhawks and Canadiens hit the ice for out-of-conference matchup
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Canadiens square off in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bedard, Blackhawks get visit from top NBA draft pick Wembanyama | NHL.com Two No. 1 overall picks take slapshots together, swap signed jerseys
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • NHL.COM
Kevin Korchinski - Could play Friday Korchinski (personal) could return to the lineup Friday versus Montreal, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
Impact Korchinski has missed the last six games due to the untimely passing of his father, Larry. Korchinski has been practicing this week with the Blackhawks and coach Luke Richardson said that he will check with his rookie defenseman to see if he is ready to go. Korchinski -- who was selected seventh overall in the 2022 Draft -- has two goals, five assists, 28 shots on goal and 30 blocked shots in 25 games this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jarred Tinordi - Might play Friday Tinordi's (concussion) status against the Canadiens will be reevaluated closer to puck drop Friday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Impact Tinordi has been out of action for 16 of the club's last 19 contests due to a concussion and oblique injury. Considering the 31-year-old blueliner has managed just one point in 12 contests, his potential return is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even if he is activated off injured reserve, Tinordi is far from a lock to secure a place in the lineup.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Powers Points: World juniors another chance for Blackhawks' Frank Nazar to prove himself The Blackhawks will be gauging whether Nazar is ready to turn pro after this season and believe he's heading in the right direction.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nick Foligno - Sets up power-play goal Foligno registered a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Foligno recorded a power-play point for the second game in a row when he set up Tyler Johnson's tally in the third period. This was also the first time Foligno's gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games this season. He's up to 15 points (four on the power play), 62 shots on net, 62 hits, 16 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 31 appearances. He saw a season-high 23:03 of ice time Tuesday, though Foligno has more often filled a middle-six role.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Zaitsev - Dishes two helpers in win Zaitsev logged a pair of assists and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Zaitsev has a pair of two-assists efforts over his nine appearances in December. He set up Ryan Donato to open the scoring Tuesday, and Zaitsev also assisted on Tyler Johnson's game-winner on the power play in the third period. Zaitsev is up to five points, eight shots on net, 26 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 outings this season. He should remain in the lineup as long as Seth Jones (shoulder), Kevin Korchinski (personal), Jarred Tinordi (concussion) and Alex Vlasic (upper body) are out.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Bedard - Deals two assists Bedard notched two assists, six shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Bedard helped out on both of the Blackhawks' first-period tallies. He also made a pass as part of the build-up to the game-winning goal in the third, but it was three touches before the tally, so he did not receive a point on the play. The 18-year-old has three two-assist efforts as well as one goal over his last five outings. For the year, the rookie sensation has 28 points, 100 shots, 10 PIM and a minus-13 rating through 31 appearances, living up to the hype as the No. 1 overall pick this year.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lukas Reichel - Scores in Tuesday's win Reichel scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Reichel snapped an eight-game point drought with the first-period marker. He looked solid throughout the contest, which saw him take multiple shots on net for the first time since Dec. 2. The 21-year-old winger hasn't had much success in 2023-24, posting three goals, four assists, 44 shots on net, 10 PIM and a minus-19 rating over 30 appearances.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Johnson - Nets game-winner on power play Johnson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Nick Foligno fed Johnson at the net front for the game-winning goal at 8:19 of the third period. The tally was Johnson's first goal in 11 games. He had just two assists during the drought. The 33-year-old has seen middle-six usage for much of this season, racking up seven goals, four helpers, 50 shots on net and a minus-14 rating through 31 contests.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Donato - Two-point effort in win Donato scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Donato scored the opening tally and helped out on a Lukas Reichel goal later in the first period. This effort snapped an eight-game point drought for Donato, who also missed two games with an illness in that span. The 27-year-old filled in on the top line for Philipp Kurashev (illness) in Tuesday's game. Donato has 12 points, 58 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-2 rating through 29 appearances this season, occasionally providing bursts of offense when he plays in the top six.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Petr Mrazek - Stands tall against Avalanche Mrazek stopped 35 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Mrazek limited the damage to a pair of Valeri Nichushkin power-play goals in the first period. This was Mrazek's first win in his last four outings, and he was able to keep a strong offense at bay during even-strength situations. The 31-year-old goalie improved to 8-10-0 with a 3.04 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 20 appearances. The Blackhawks have a back-to-back up next -- they host the Canadiens on Friday and visit the Blues on Saturday -- so Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom are likely to split the last two games before the holiday break.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Highlights | Avalanche vs. Blackhawks - December 19, 2023
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tyler Johnson scores in 3rd period as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2
Tyler Johnson snapped a third-period tie and Connor Bedard had two assists, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philipp Kurashev - Not in Tuesday's lineup Kurashev (undisclosed) is not warming up Tuesday, which indicates he won't play versus the Avalanche, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times
Impact Cole Guttman will likely check into the lineup with Kurashev out, while Ryan Donato will see more action. It's unclear what is keeping Kurashev out of action. He has been an effective top-six forward with 17 points over 24 contests.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Petr Mrazek - Set to start Tuesday Mrazek will guard the home goal versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Impact Mrazek will be looking to rebound after allowing four goals in each of his last two starts, both losses. The Avalanche have scored 19 goals over their last four contests and will likely pose a difficult test for Mrazek in this game.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death
Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, LarryDECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seth Jones - No timeline to return Jones (shoulder) remains without a clear timeline to return to action, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Impact At a minimum, Jones will not return prior to the Christmas break, effectively ruling him out for the Hawks' next three contests. After scoring 12 times last season, the veteran defenseman has yet to find the back of the net this season but has still managed 11 helpers in 27 contests. Additionally, Jones has managed just one power-play point this year despite 3:29 of ice time per game with the man advantage.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
