The Blackhawks rank tied for 21st in shots against per game (29.2) and 28th in total shot attempts against this season (233). Chicago is also one of the worst puck possession teams in the NHL, entering tonight 28th in percentage of shot attempts at 5v5 (44.9%).

Jeff Blashill’s first three games with the Chicago Blackhawks were one-goal losses decided in the third period or overtime. His fourth one was a long-awaited victory.

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Landon Slaggert from injured reserve. Slaggert missed the first five games of Chicago’s season with a lower-body injury. He took warmups before the team’s Friday night matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, but won’t play, as he continues to ease back into the lineup.

The Vancouver Canucks will be making a lineup change ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. As per Sportsnet's Dan Murphy, center Teddy Blueger will make his season debut, replacing Aatu Räty. As for the starting goaltender, that will be Kevin Lankinen, who started his NHL career with the Blackhawks.

The Panthers are the -288 favorite (risk $288 to win $100) in the latest Blackhawks vs. Panthers odds, witch Chicago at +233. The over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. Before making any Panthers vs.

Former Chicago Blackhawks left wing Daniel Carcillo went out with a bang, ending his NHL career by winning his second Stanley Cup in 2015. More News: Bears could regret Ben Johnson’s newest controversial decision Carcillo was nicknamed “Car Bomb” for his aggressive style of play on the ice.

Danny Wirtz has settled into his role as Chicago Blackhawks chairman and CEO. Wirtz wants to be himself, but his father Rocky’s influence looms large.

Ryan Greene scored his first NHL goal, Ilya Mikheyev and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist, and Nazar, Ryan Donato, and Jason Dickinson also scored for the Blackhawks (2-2-1), who have won two straight. Arvid Soderblom made 23 saves, and Connor Bedard had three assists.