At 5-12-3, the Calgary Flames enter this match with the worst record in the National Hockey League. Their 13 points, which are about where the Blackhawks were at this time last year, rank dead last. Being the 32nd-place team is never ideal in November, but that’s where the Flames find themselves after decent expectations coming into the year.

TV, the Chicago Blackhawks announced today two changes to their broadcast schedule. The game on Friday, February 23 vs. San Jose will now air on WGN-TV at 7:30 p.m. In addition, the game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,

Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.” He highlighted Ryan Greene's cross-ice pass on his second goal. He talked about committing a turnover right before his third goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Gavin McKenna's shaky start to his freshman season at Penn State threatens to stir up the projected top five picks. For the first time in years, though, it's unclear whether the Hawks will actually end up picking in that range.

The Calgary Flames are doing a lot right relative to their 5-12-3 that’s positioned them in the basement of the NHL. Calgary ranks fourth in Corsi For percentage and fifth in expected goals percentage at 5-on-5, and the Flames have also allowed the fewest expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5.

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have assigned defenseman Adam Boqvist (BOH-kwihst) to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.

Exploring some of the possible explanations for why the Blackhawks have drawn fewer fans this season. Are larger numbers in sight?

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a solid start on the season, but they’ve been bitten by the injury bug as captain Nick Foligno heads to IR.

The Maple Leafs have also been unable to fill the gaping hole left by the departure of Mitch Marner, the 102-point forward who joined the Vegas Golden Knights after last season. They won't fill it entirely, but they have to be more of a sum of their parts. That hasn’t been the case thus far.