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Frank Nazar • C • Blackhawks

Frank Nazar Tallies Two Points In Victory

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Frank Nazar tallied two points during their 4-3 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens. This was Nazar's second-straight game tallying two points. In the opening frame, Nazar tallied the primary assist on Tyler Bertuzzi's power-play goal. Later in the second, Nazar would find the back of the net himself, also on the power play. Since the start of the month, Nazar has played a key role in the Chicago offense as he has scored four goals and added four helpers over seven contests. During this stretch, Nazar tallied three of his points on the power play. Before April, Nazar tallied just three points (all goals) during all of March. Given his recent offensive surge, he remains a viable option in DFS during their final game of the season, against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening.

2 days ago

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Returns To Action Against Winnipeg

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (hip) has been cleared to play on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran blue-liner has recovered from a hip injury, which sidelined Martinez for nine games since March 22. As a result of Martinez's return, Kevin Korchinski will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's contest. Martinez has had very little fantasy value in 2024-25, registering 12 points (five goals, seven assists) with 36 shots and 80 blocks in 43 appearances. He will skate on the second defensive pairing with Connor Murphy (illness), who is set to return from a one-game absence.

5 days ago

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Snaps Skid In Victory Over Pittsburgh

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins. Knight's lone blemish came in the third period when Pittsburgh winger Rickard Rakell beat him on the power play. This was a nice outing for Knight as he carried a four-game losing streak into this contest. Knight held a modest 3.51 GAA during this skid with a .860 save percentage. Since joining Chicago at the trade deadline, the former 13th overall pick has shown flashes at times, but plays behind a weak defensive unit, which does not provide him with the best situation. Through 35 total games this season, Knight has posted a 16-15-2 record with a 2.62 GAA and a .903 save percentage. He will look to defeat Pittsburgh again in a rematch on Tuesday.

Apr 7

Ilya Mikheyev • RW • Blackhawks

Ilya Mikheyev Strikes Twice In Victory

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals during their 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Mikheyev did all of his offensive work in the final frame. He first scored during 5-on-5 play to extend their lead to two goals, which eventually served as the game-winner. Mikheyev would then score the empty-netter to seal the victory. Mikheyev has enjoyed a recent surge in offensive production, tallying eight points (five goals) over his last eight contests. This was a strong improvement compared to the three points (all goals) he scored over his previous eight games. Through 75 games this season, Mikheyev has found the back of the net 20 times and added 14 helpers. He remains a solid streaming option given his recent production and playing on the top offensive line with Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato.

Apr 7

Lukas Reichel • LW • Blackhawks

Lukas Reichel Returns To Blackhawks Lineup Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel will be inserted back into the lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He sat out Friday's contest against the Washington Capitals as a healthy scratch. Pat Maroon will step aside to make room for Reichel, who has posted 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 66 games this season. Reichel's best performances came early in the season, and he has been in an offensive slump for quite some time. Over his last 14 appearances, Reichel has finished pointless 12 times. On Sunday, Reichel will skate on the fourth line with Joe Veleno and Nick Foligno.

Apr 6

Arvid Soderblom • G • Blackhawks

Arvid Soderblom Tries To End Four-Game Skid Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will be in the net for Sunday's game against the Utah Hockey Club. The Swedish netminder hopes to break a four-game losing streak. Since February, Soderblom has recorded just one victory, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on March 1. He owns an 8-17-7 record for the season and has allowed 3.17 goals with a .899 save percentage. Although Utah is one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, this matchup is expected to be another frustrating outing for Soderblom, as the bookmakers list the Blackhawks as +177 underdogs for the game.

Mar 30

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (hip) will not play on Sunday against the Utah Hockey Club, missing a fourth consecutive game. Although Martinez practiced on Saturday, he is not yet game-ready due to a hip problem. His next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez's absence will allow Sam Rinzel to make his NHL debut in Sunday's game. Rinzel, a first-round pick in 2022, has just finished off a productive college career with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This season, he recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 40 appearances and was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

Mar 30

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight In Blackhawks Net Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight will make a second consecutive start on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He is coming off a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Knight gave up four goals on 29 shots on Sunday but was bailed out by the offense. The result improved Knight's record as a Blackhawk to 3-4-0. Since moving to Chi-town, he has given up 3.01 goals with a .903 save percentage. Knight and the Blackhawks are huge underdogs for Wednesday's contest, but they may spring a surprise against a team that has hit a wall lately with a 1-4-0 run.

Mar 26

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Done For The Season

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (wrist) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Dickinson injured his wrist in a fight with St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours on Saturday. The 29-year-old also missed time recently due to an ankle sprain, meaning he will finish the season with only 59 appearances. Dickinson recorded seven goals and nine assists while handing out 102 hits. With him shelved from the rest of the year, Philipp Kurashev will receive regular playing opportunities. He notched two assists when Chicago inserted Kurashev into the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to become a consistent offensive contributor, as Kurashev has totaled only 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 44 games this season.

Mar 25

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Exits Early Versus Blues

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) took only six shifts during Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. He exited the action early in the game following a fight with Blues forward Jake Neighbours, resulting in 17 penalty minutes for Dickinson. It was his eighth straight game without registering any points. Although Dickinson has spent time in the top six, his production has been limited to seven goals and six assists in 59 games. If Dickinson isn't healthy enough to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Blackhawks will likely turn to Philipp Kurashev, whose efforts in 2024-25 have resulted in six goals and 10 points in 43 outings.

Mar 22

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) was limited to just 4:55 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He suffered an upper-body injury in the first period after crashing into the boards due to a collision with Blues forward Jake Neighbours. Martinez should now be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Chicago has T.J. Brodie and Louis Crevier as potential replacements for him in the lineup. Neither player holds any fantasy value.

Mar 22

Colton Dach • C • Blackhawks

Colton Dach Sustains Injury On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Colton Dach (arm) exited Thursday's contest early with an apparent arm injury and is set to undergo further evaluation. He logged just over 11 minutes of ice time against the Los Angeles Kings before exiting. During this time, Dach held a -1 rating and added two hits and two blocked shots. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon. If Dach were to miss this game, Philipp Kurashev and Patrick Maroon could re-enter the starting lineup. Over his last 10 games entering Thursday, Dach tallied three points (two helpers) with 39 hits and 13 penalty minutes. Through his first 21 NHL contests, Dach has tallied an impressive 89 hits and is a viable source for this category in deeper formats.

Mar 21

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Sustains Injury On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He logged one blocked shot and hit before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Entering Monday, Martinez tallied three points (two helpers) over his last five contests. During this stretch, the 37-year-old logged four blocked shots and held a +2 rating. Through 38 total games this season, Martinez has found the back of the net five times, added seven helpers, and logged 77 blocked shots. If he were to miss time, T.J. Brodie would likely enter the starting lineup.

Mar 11

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Returns From Ankle Injury Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hasn't played for over a month due to a high-ankle sprain. Dickinson has amassed a modest 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 53 games while dishing out 93 hits. However, he will have some fantasy appeal on Monday, as Dickinson is projected to join Connor Bedard on the first line. Following a six-game scoring drought, Bedard has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in two games. Colton Dach will complete the first-line trio against the Avalanche.

Mar 10

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Leads The Way On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida. After stopping 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his Chicago debut, Knight posted another strong outing on Friday evening. Even though he allowed three goals, the Blackhawks were heavily outshot but Knight was able to step up when called on. Nick Schmaltz would find the back in the opening frame. Then in the third, John Mario and Clayton Keller would score to force overtime. Knight has held a 2-0 record during these two games with a stellar .951 save percentage and a 1.95 GAA. Before being shipped to Chicago, Knight held a 3-2 record with a .913 save percentage over his last five. He will likely remain Chicago's starter for the remainder of the regular season.

Mar 8

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Shines In Chicago Debut

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his first start with his new club. He was traded to Chicago on Saturday as part of the package that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Knight did not disappoint in his debut as he stood tall and enjoyed a career outing. The Blackhawks were heavily outshot in this contest but Knight was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Anze Kopitar found the back of the net for his 14th goal of the season, Knight would go on to stop all 25 shots he saw in the second and third period. This outing also extended his win streak to four games. During this span, he has held a strong .940 save percentage with a 1.75 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Knight to share the crease with Petr Mrazek.

Mar 4

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Makes Blackhawks Debut Monday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight will make his team debut in Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Knight joined the Blackhawks just a couple of days ago as part of the deal that sent Seth Jones from Chicago to Florida. The 23-year-old posted a 12-6-1 record with the Panthers this season, along with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. While Knight's statistics may decline in Chicago, he will have a much better opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot on his new team. On Monday, the Blackhawks will look to win a second consecutive game for only the third time this season.

Mar 3

Nick Foligno • LW • Blackhawks

Nick Foligno Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (back) will remain sidelined for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The Blackhawks captain is troubled by a back issue and will sit out a second consecutive game. He is considered day-to-day. Foligno has had a decent campaign on a struggling team, totaling 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 58 games, along with 146 hits. Chicago is also currently without Jason Dickinson (ankle) and Philipp Kurashev (hand), which means Landon Slaggert and Frank Nazar will get a chance to play with Connor Bedard in Monday's game.

Mar 3

Ryan Donato • C • Blackhawks

Ryan Donato Extends Point Streak To Four Games

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied three points during their 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening. In the second period, Donato tallied the primary helper on Teuvo Teravainen. In the third, Donato would find the back of the net twice, one of them coming on the power-play. This outing extended his current point streak to four games. Since the start of February, Donato has scored six goals and added eight helpers across a nine-game stint. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has logged 23 shots on goal and added 10 hits. Through 58 total games, Donato has found the back of the net 21 times (career-best) and added 22 helpers. Given his current stretch of performances, he remains a solid option in all formats.

Mar 2

Ryan Donato • C • Blackhawks

Ryan Donato Shines In Friday's Victory

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied four points during their 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. In the second frame, Donato tallied two primary assists, both on the power-play on Connor Bedard and Seth Jones' goals. He also added his first goal of the game during this period during 5-on-5 play. Then, in the final frame, Donato found the back of the net for a second time, also during even-strength. He also added one hit and four total shots on goal with a +2 rating. This outing extended his current points streak to three games. Over his last nine contests, Donato has tallied 12 points (five goals, seven helpers). The 28-year-old looks to stay hot on Saturday evening when they travel to St. Louis to face the Blues.

Feb 8

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