Excluding empty-netters, three of the Hawks’ four consecutive losses have been by one goal — slim margins. Pat Maroon believes more production from forechecks and offensive-zone cycles, instead of off the rush, could make up that deficit.

Reichel’s impressive play in the Hawks’ previous three games earned him a promotion onto Connor Bedard’s first line Saturday. Now comes the big question: Can he finally maintain success at the NHL level?

Former Chicago Blackhawks center and Hall of Fame executive Bill Hay has died. He was 88. Hay played eight seasons for the Hawks and helped them win the Stanley Cup in 1961.

Chicago hosts Nashville Friday night in the first of three season meetings

Blackhawks are reportedly looking for a second-line center via trade. They would prefer a young center too even though they have prospect Frank Nazar.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a surprising roster move Friday by recalling goalie Drew Commesso from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. In a corresponding move, the Blackhawks assigned defenseman Isaak Phillips to Rockford.