Blackhawks Week In Review: Week 10

Every Monday, we bring you the Chicago Blackhawks Weekly Recap, covering everything from the NHL roster to the AHL Rockford IceHogs and top prospects in the system.

We review the week’s results, and highlight standout performances, and close out with our Blackhawks Three Stars of the Week across all levels.

This recap covers games from Monday to Sunday (Week 10).

Blackhawks: Week 10 Record: 1-2-0

Game 1: Blackhawks 3 – Rangers 0

December 10, 2025 – United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks earned one of their most complete wins of the season, shutting out the New York Rangers 3–0 behind a composed defensive effort and a flawless night from Spencer Knight, who stopped all 21 shots he faced.

After a scoreless first period, Chicago broke through in the second with a momentum-changing shorthanded goal. At 7:08, defenseman Louis Crevier jumped into the rush and finished a backhand off feeds from Matt Grzelcyk and Jason Dickinson, giving the Hawks a 1–0 lead while killing a penalty.

The Blackhawks doubled the advantage later in the period when Connor Bedard struck at 14:27. Set up by Andre Burakovsky, Bedard snapped home his 19th goal of the season, continuing his strong offensive stretch and giving Chicago full control of the game heading into the third.

Chicago put the game away early in the final frame. At 3:52, Tyler Bertuzzi shoveled home a rebound to make it 3–0, with assists going to Ryan Greene and Bedard, who finished the night with a goal and an assist.

From there, the Blackhawks locked things down. They limited New York to just four shots in the third period, blocked lanes, managed the puck cleanly, and never allowed the Rangers to generate sustained pressure. Chicago finished with a 25–21 edge in shots, went a perfect 2-for-2 on the penalty kill, and controlled the faceoff circle when it mattered defensively.

Spencer Knight was calm and efficient all night, tracking pucks well through traffic and making timely saves to preserve his shutout. His performance anchored a disciplined team effort that showed structure, patience, and buy-in across all four lines.

Game 2: Blues 3 – Blackhawks 2

December 12, 2025 – Enterprise Center

The Chicago Blackhawks dropped a tight 3–2 decision to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night, a game defined by an early deficit, steady pushback, and a controversial injury on the final play.

St. Louis struck first at 3:41 of the opening period when Logan Mailloux scored the first NHL goal of his career, snapping a wrist shot past the Chicago goaltender off assists from Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours. The Blues doubled their lead at 11:48 as Matt Luff finished a quick play in the slot, putting Chicago in an early 2–0 hole.

The Blackhawks answered late in the first. At 15:50, defenseman Wyatt Kaiser jumped into the rush and beat Joel Hofer with a wrist shot, cutting the deficit to 2–1. Andre Burakovsky and Connor Bedard picked up the assists, giving Chicago momentum heading into the intermission.

That momentum stalled early in the second period. At 8:57, Justin Faulk restored St. Louis’ two-goal cushion with a wrist shot through traffic, making it 3–1. Chicago carried much of the play afterward, outshooting the Blues in both the second and third periods, but couldn’t break through again until late.

The Hawks pulled within one at 14:08 of the third when Burakovsky finished a backhand from the slot, again set up by Bedard, who recorded his second assist of the night. Chicago pushed hard over the final minutes, generating pressure and shots, but couldn’t find the equalizer.

The game ended on a sour note. On the final faceoff with 0.8 seconds remaining, Brayden Schenn cross-checked Connor Bedard, causing Bedard’s shoulder to snap awkwardly on the play. The incident occurred after the outcome was already decided. Bedard missed the following game against Detroit, and the latest update confirms he will miss Chicago’s upcoming three-game road trip.

Chicago finished with a 29–26 edge in shots, but failed to score on the power play and lost the faceoff battle. Despite the loss, the Blackhawks showed resilience after falling behind early, controlling long stretches of play and nearly forcing overtime.

Bottom line:
The Blackhawks dug themselves an early hole but responded with push and urgency. Ultimately, the early damage and missed chances were too much to overcome — and the late injury to Bedard overshadowed an otherwise competitive effort in St. Louis.

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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 13, 2025

Game 3: Red Wings 4 – Blackhawks 0

The Chicago Blackhawks were shut out 4–0 by the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at the United Center in a game defined by familiar faces, missed offense, and a lineup stretched thin without Connor Bedard.

Detroit wasted no time asserting control. Alex DeBrincat opened the scoring just 55 seconds into the game with a tip-in goal, setting the tone against his former team. Less than four minutes later, Patrick Kane — another ex-Blackhawk — struck with his 498th career NHL goal, giving Detroit a quick 2–0 lead and silencing the building.

The Red Wings continued to build their advantage in the second period when Emmitt Finnie made it 3–0, capitalizing on sustained zone pressure. Chicago struggled to generate momentum throughout the night, despite finishing with 26 shots on goal.

Any hope of a comeback ended late in the third period when DeBrincat sealed the game with an empty-net goal, giving him two goals and one assist on the night. Kane also finished with a goal and an assist, as Detroit’s former Blackhawks led the charge offensively.

For Chicago, the absence of Connor Bedard loomed large. Without their top offensive driver, the Blackhawks lacked creativity, pace, and finishing ability, going 0-for-3 on the power play and failing to score for the second time in three games.

One bright spot came with Nick Lardis making his NHL debut, a meaningful milestone for the young forward. While the result was forgettable, the experience represents an important step in his development and the organization’s long-term plan.

Ultimately, this game was a reminder of how thin the margin is for a rebuilding team. Without Bedard, Chicago struggled to generate offense, while former Blackhawks DeBrincat and Kane delivered a harsh lesson at the other end of the ice.

Team Performance Overview

Category	Week 4	Season	NHL Rank
Record	1-2-0	13-13-6	24th
Goals For	5	91	23th
Goals Against	7	98	15th
Goal Differential	-2	-7	20th
GF/GP	1.67	2.84	23th
GA/GP	2.33	3.06	15th
Power Play	0/6	21.5%	10th
Penalty Kill	0/7	84.4%	4th
Shots/GP	26.7	25.6	26th
Shots Against/GP	23.7	30.3	28th
Faceoff %	49.5%	46.9%	26th

Blackhawks Player Highlights

Andrei Burakovsky: 1 G | 1 A | 2 PTS | 2 SOG
Louis Crevier: 1 G | 1 PTS | 7 SOG | GWG | SHG
Tyler Bertuzzzi: 1 G | 1 PTS | 5 SOG
Connor Bedard: 1 G | 3 A | 4 PTS | 5 SOG
Spencer Knight: 1-1-0 | 1.67 | .944% | 1 SO

AHL – IceHogs (1–1–0)

Game 1: IceHogs 5 – Admirals 3

The Rockford IceHogs earned a 5–3 win over the Milwaukee Admirals in a game that swung decisively during a dominant second period.

Special teams played a major role on both sides. Rockford’s power play came up empty, finishing 0-for-5, but the penalty kill delivered when it mattered most. The IceHogs allowed just one goal on seven Milwaukee power-play opportunities, keeping the game under control despite extended time shorthanded.

The turning point came in the second period, when Rockford exploded for four goals, breaking open what had been a tight contest. Two of those goals came in a span of 38 seconds, completely flipping momentum and putting Milwaukee on its heels. The IceHogs attacked in waves, capitalized on loose coverage, and overwhelmed the Admirals with pace and puck movement.

A memorable moment capped the night late, as goaltender Laurent Brossoit sealed the win with an empty-net goal — a rare highlight and an emotional milestone. The goal came in Brossoit’s return after missing more than a full year due to injury, making his contribution even more significant for both the locker room and the organization.

Following the game, Nick Lardis was recalled, a well-earned move after another impactful performance as Rockford continues to feed momentum into Chicago’s system.

Despite the lack of power-play production, Rockford’s structure at even strength, disciplined penalty killing, and decisive second-period surge defined the night and powered the IceHogs to a strong opening result.

LAURENT BROSSOIT, YOU GET A GOALIE GOAL! YOU GET A GOALIE GOAL!!! 🚨🚨🚨@goicehogs | @NHLBlackhawks | @NHL pic.twitter.com/b5snrZ9Gxt
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) December 13, 2025

Game 2: Griffins 1 – IceHogs 0

The Rockford IceHogs were shut out 1–0 by the Grand Rapids Griffins in a tightly played defensive game where offense was hard to generate for both sides.

Rockford managed just 20 shots on goal, struggling to create sustained pressure with several regular contributors unavailable. The absence of Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis, both recalled prior to the game, was noticeable, particularly in transition and on the power play.

Special teams offered no separation. Both clubs finished 0-for-3 on the power play, with penalty kills on each side doing the job. Rockford had a late opportunity to equalize with a man advantage in the third period but couldn’t break through.

The game’s only goal came late in the first period, the result of a short-handed rush by Grand Rapids with under a second remaining, giving the Griffins a 1–0 lead they protected the rest of the way.

Rockford pushed in the third period, generating chances off the rush and earning a penalty shot midway through the frame, but couldn’t find a finish. Despite the loss, the IceHogs remained structured defensively and kept the game within reach until the final horn.

Bottom line:
With a shortened lineup and limited offensive depth, Rockford stayed competitive but lacked finishing touch. It was a low-event game decided by a single breakdown and strong defensive play on both sides.

Three Stars of the Week

Blackhawks

1️⃣ Connor Bedard: 1 G | 3 A | 4 PTS | 5 SOG
2️⃣ ASpencer Knight: 1-1-0 | 1.67 | .944% | 1 SO
3️⃣ Louis Crevier: 1 G | 1 PTS | 7 SOG | GWG | SHG

IceHogs

1️⃣ Laurent Broissoit 1-0-0 1 Goal .917%
2️⃣ Brett Seney 1 G | 1 A | 2 PTS
3️⃣ Sam Rinzel 2 A | 2 PTS

Prospects

1️⃣ Jack Pridham (OHL) – 3 G | 1 A | 4 PTS
2️⃣ Mason West (USHL) – 2 G | 1 A | 3 PTS
3️⃣ Marek Vanacker (OHL) – 2 G | 2 PTS

Mason West (#12) scores his first goal of the season! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/0c7PutFv9V
— Chicago Prospects (@Chi_Prospects) December 13, 2025

Final Thought

This week marked a turning point for the Chicago Blackhawks organization, not because of the standings, but because of how quickly circumstances shifted across both levels.

At the NHL level, the loss of Connor Bedard, who is expected to miss at least one week, immediately changed the complexion of the lineup. His absence was felt right away, particularly in offensive creation and power-play execution. Without their primary driver, the Blackhawks struggled to generate sustained pressure, highlighting how heavily the team still relies on its young cornerstone as the rebuild continues.

That injury also triggered a ripple effect down in Rockford. The recall of Nick Lardis thinned an already stretched IceHogs forward group, impacting shot volume and overall offensive depth in subsequent games. While Rockford remained competitive and structurally sound, the timing of the call-up was evident, especially in low-scoring, low-event contests where finishing touch was at a premium.

Despite the adversity, both teams showed resilience. Chicago stayed organized defensively, while Rockford leaned on strong penalty killing and even-strength structure to stay in games. The organization’s response was proactive rather than reactive, capped by the IceHogs’ acquisition of Rem Pitlick from the Bakersfield Condors in exchange for defenseman Tyson Feist, a move designed to stabilize Rockford’s offense while maintaining development flexibility.

This stretch reinforced the reality of where the Blackhawks are in the rebuild. Injuries, call-ups, and roster movement are part of the process, and how the organization adapts to those disruptions matters more than short-term results. With Bedard sidelined, opportunities will open for others to step into larger roles — both in Chicago and Rockford — offering a clear test of depth, readiness, and internal growth.

The coming week isn’t about survival. It’s about response.