Here is a breakdown of the key stories surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks right now, along with their schedule for the week of March 16-23, 2026, including the anticipation around new prospects and the bittersweet feeling of a former captain returning to town.
The Arrival of Sacha Boisvert
The Blackhawks’ 2024 first-round draft pick (18th overall) saw his college season with Boston University end last week. He signed his entry-level NHL contract on Monday morning. Fans are eagerly awaiting his NHL debut, though he first has to sort out his visa process since he is Canadian.
Nick Foligno’s Homecoming
Tuesday night will be an emotional one at the United Center. Former Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who was traded to the Minnesota Wild at the recent trade deadline, is returning to Chicago for the first time.
Connor Bedard even joked with reporters that Foligno better “keep his head up” against his former teammates.
2026 NHL Global Series Announcement
The NHL officially announced on Friday that the Blackhawks will be heading to Düsseldorf, Germany, next season. They will play two regular-season games against the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 18 and 20, 2026.
Young Grit
The team is coming off a rough 4-0 shutout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights over the weekend, but their physical pushback is making headlines. Bedard got into a skirmish with Kaedan Korczak, and Ethan Del Mastro took a 10-minute misconduct for defending Bedard. Head coach Jeff Blashill praised the young team’s willingness to sacrifice and stand up for one another.
Life After the Trade Deadline
Chicago is currently navigating the final quarter of the 2025-26 season after completely overhauling their veteran leadership. With Foligno, Jason Dickinson, and Connor Murphy all traded away, the team is relying on young stars like Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Artyom Levshunov to set the tone for the rebuild.
Blackhawks Upcoming Schedule
The Blackhawks face a challenging week entirely within the Central Division. They open with a gritty home-and-home series against the Minnesota Wild, which will test their physical play. Following that, they face a grueling back-to-back weekend starting with the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche on Friday night and wrapping up with a Sunday matinee against the Nashville Predators. Goaltender Spencer Knight, who has had a heavy workload recently, will be put to the test against these aggressive divisional opponents.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Tuesday, Mar. 17 | Minnesota Wild | United Center (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday, Mar. 19 | Minnesota Wild | Grand Casino Arena (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, Mar. 20 | Colorado Avalanche | United Center (Home) | 8:30 PM |
| Sunday, Mar. 22 | Nashville Predators | United Center (Home) | 3:00 PM |
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