The second week of the season was an excellent one for the Chicago Blackhawks, who went 3-0-1 and collected seven of a possible eight points.
Through seven games, the Hawks sit at 3-2-2, ranking 4th in their division and 13th overall in the NHL — a strong start considering the competition they’ve faced.
Every Monday, we bring you the Blackhawks Weekly Recap, covering everything from the NHL roster to the AHL Rockford IceHogs and key prospects in the system.
We’ll review the week’s results, highlight standout performances, and close out with our Three Stars of the Week across all levels.
This past week was full of competitive, high-energy hockey. Chicago was in every game — battling hard, showing structure, and continuing to grow under Coach Jeff Blashill.
The week began with a 3-1 home win over the Utah Mammoth, followed by an 8-3 statement victory in Missouri against the Blues.
Back at home, the Hawks fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Vancouver Canucks, before closing out the week with a 2-1 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center.
It was a complete team effort, led by the hot stick of Ryan Donato, who scored in three straight games — including two game-winners — while Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Lukas Reichel each made key contributions to the team’s offensive rhythm.
A strong foundation is forming in Chicago, and week by week, this young group continues to show maturity, effort, and belief.
Blackhawks By the Numbers
| Category | Week 2 | Season | NHL Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-0-1 | 3-2-2 | 13th |
| Goals For | 15 | 22 | 4th |
| Goals Against | 8 | 18 | 14th |
| Goal Differential | +7 | +4 | 13th |
| GF/GP | 5.50 | 3.14 | 14th |
| GA/GP | 2.00 | 2.43 | 8th |
| Power Play | 3/12 (20.0%) | 18.2% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill | 2/16 (87.5%) | 81.8% | 15th |
| Shots/GP | 27.5 | 24.4 | 27th |
| Shots Against/GP | 33.0 | 31.0 | 5th |
| Faceoff % | 53.7 | 47.8 | 22nd |
| Hits | 85 | 149 | 9th |
Player Highlights
Ryan Donato – 3 Goals, 2 Assists, 5 Points, including a Game-Winning Goal.
Ilya Mikheyev – 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Points; steady production all week.
Connor Bedard – 4 Assists, 4 Points; driving play and creating offense every night.
Lukas Reichel – 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Points; breakout performance vs. the Blues.
Spencer Knight – Record: 2-0-1, GAA 1.33, SV% .960; brilliant between the pipes and key to the Hawks’ success.
Rockford IceHogs Weekend Recap
The Rockford IceHogs had another strong weekend, going 2-1-0 to improve their season record to 5-1-0. It was a busy three-game stretch filled with overtime drama, standout goaltending, and a high-scoring finale.
Game 1 – vs Texas Stars | W 2-1 (OT)
Rookie forward Oliver Moore was the hero again, scoring both goals including the overtime winner. Drew Commessowas excellent in net, stopping 29 of 30 shots to steal the game for Rockford.
Game 2 – at Chicago Wolves | W 3-2 (OT)
The IceHogs spoiled Chicago’s home opener with another extra-time victory. Nick Lardis notched his first professional goal and added an assist, while veteran Dominik Toninato scored the OT winner.
Goalie Stanislav Berezhnoy turned aside 38 shots for the win.
Game 3 – at Chicago Wolves | L 6-5
A wild offensive battle saw the Hogs’ five-game win streak snapped despite strong performances from Nick Lardis (1G, 3A) and Brett Seney (1G, 2A).
Special teams made the difference as Rockford went 0-for-4 on the power play and allowed two goals on the penalty kill.
Overall, it was a great weekend of hockey for Rockford — two thrilling overtime wins and one hard-fought loss that still showed their depth, energy, and offensive firepower.
Three Stars of the Week
Blackhawks
⭐ Spencer Knight: 2-0-1, GAA 1.33, SV% .960
⭐⭐ Ryan Donato: 3G, 1A, 4PTS, GWG
⭐⭐⭐ Connor Bedard: 4A, 4PTS, TOI 22:45
IceHogs
⭐ Nick Lardis: 2G, 5A, 7PTS, 9SOG, +5
⭐⭐ Oliver Moore: 2G, 1A, 3PTS, GWG, 8SOG, +2
⭐⭐⭐ Brett Seney: 1G, 3A, 4PTS, 1SOG, +1
Prospects
⭐ Jack Pridham: 3G, 3A, 6PTS, 14SOG, +3
⭐⭐ Nathan Behm: 2G, 4A, 6PTS, 11SOG, +4
⭐⭐⭐ Marek Vanacker: 2G, 2A, 4PTS, 4SOG
Final Thought of the Week
It was a strong week across the organization — the Blackhawks and IceHogs both delivered solid performances, showing consistency and progress in their systems.
Down the pipeline, prospects like Pridham, Behm, and Vanacker continue to impress and develop the right way.
Overall, it feels like the entire organization is trending in the right direction — from Chicago to Rockford and beyond.
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