Blackhawks fall to Sharks' second-period power play 3-2
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
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On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener.
The 'Hawks broke a three-game losing streak in the matchup of the NHL's two worst teams.
The Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Patrick Marleau scored two goals in his first game back with San Jose, and the Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Thursday night for their first victory of the season.
A fast start was just what the Chicago Blackhawks needed to get out of their recent rut even if it might be too late for them to make a playoff push.
Dylan Strome and Erik Gustafsson scored for the Blackhawks, who lost on back-to-back days and now trail Western Conference wild-card leaders Dallas and Minnesota by eight points. Cam Ward made 29 saves.
The San Jose Sharks roared back for a win and the reeling Chicago Blackhawks lost more than just another game.
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Chicago center Victor Ejdsell made his NHL debut and started the game on a line between Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad.
Artem Anisimov and Nick Schmaltz scored for the Blackhawks, who lost their seventh straight road game while allowing their most goals this season, matching the seven New Jersey scored on Nov. 12.
Jean-Francois Berube made 42 saves in his first start for Chicago.
Dennis Rasmussen scored and Corey Crawford made 26 saves for the Blackhawks, who have lost three straight games.
Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. CT at the SAP Center.
Ryan Hartman, Vinnie Hinostroza and Patrick Kane scored in the third period.
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews left with an unspecified injury following the second period.
Martin Jones had his fifth shutout, and Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal in the second period.
Panarin will miss his first career NHL game.
Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at the United Center.
Jonathan Toews skated in with Patrick Kane for a two-on-one and tipped home a nice pass for the game-winner.
The Blackhawks count on getting production from Patrick Kane. When someone like Andrew Desjardins also gets into the act, they're even tougher to beat.
Patrick Sharp scored his first two goals since January, and Duncan Keith also broke a long scoring drought.
The move saves Chicago $750,000 in cap space.
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More than four years after leaving Chicago, Antti Niemi still takes pleasure in beating the team he once helped win a Stanley Cup title.
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
For years, the Shodeen Group was denied demolition permits to turn the area into high-rise apartments.
President Donald Trump has threatened military action if Iran continues to kill protesters. A U.S. official told CBS News that the president has been briefed on options for military strikes inside the country.
The Violence Interrupters have been patrolling since late December on the Red Line, usually during the day.
As the Bears begin prepping for the Rams, Ben Johnson's postgame handshake with Matt Lafleur and profanity-laced comments about the Packers in the locker room postgame are still the hot topic at Halas Hall.
The idea for the five-story multi-unit building to take the place of the Jackson Square Antique Mall is getting mixed reactions from renters inside.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
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The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and DHS for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
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Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
The Chicago Bears will face the L.A. Rams at Soldier Field for the NFC Divisional round playoffs game at Soldier Field next weekend.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
A man was due in court Monday in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on a CTA 'L' train in downtown Chicago last month.
Burglars targeted two businesses on Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Sunday into Monday.
