Patrick Kane Scores In Return To Blackhawks, But Chicago Loses To Vegas 5-2 In Season Opener

TRENDINGWild-card series updatesLiberty sweep top-seeded LynxGiants release OBJCaitlin Clark's historic performanceNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byPatrick Kane Scores In Return To Blackhawks, But Chicago Loses To Vegas 5-2 In Season OpenerVinnie PariseWed, September 30, 2026 at 5:48 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesGolden Knights Open Season With New Coach, Familiar ExpectationsThe Golden Knights open the 2026-27 season with a new coach, plenty of familiar stars and high expectations after reaching the Stanley Cup Final last season.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsBlackhawks vs. Golden Knights: Opening Night, Lineups, Preview, & Watch Game 1Welcome to the start of the 2026-27 regular season, hockey fans! We’ve officially made it. After a 10-day training camp […] The post Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights: Opening Night, Lineups, Preview, & Watch Game 1 appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowEichel hits 700 points as Golden Knights beat Blackhawks in Ryan Craig’s first game behind the benchJack Eichel had a goal and two assists to reach 701 career points, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in their season opener Tuesday night. Victor Olofsson notched Vegas’ first goal of the season, rookie Trevor Connelly scored in his NHL debut and Noah Hanifin and Mark Stone added goals as Ryan Craig earned his first victory as the Golden Knights’ head coach.Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementTST Best Bets: September 29, 2026The Las Vegas Golden Knights open their 2026-27 season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight.The Sporting TribuneWhat will a Patrick Kane-Connor Bedard pairing look like? 5 questions for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2026-27.The short preseason is over, and the Chicago Blackhawks are in Las Vegas for their season opener Tuesday night. The Golden Knights, coming off a Stanley Cup Final loss to the Carolina Hurricanes (in which Hawks wing Cole Smith played for Vegas), are likely to be contenders again in 2026-27. The Hawks, on the other hand, are a risky bet. General manager Kyle Davidson’s active offseason was ...Chicago TribuneJack’s Daily: Blackhawks Opening Night; Slaggert Clears; Bedard VideoThe wait is officially over! Welcome to the opening day of the 2026-27 season, hockey fans. The Chicago Blackhawks are […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Opening Night; Slaggert Clears; Bedard Video appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowHow to watch Blackhawks vs Golden Knights: Live Stream NHL, TV channelThe Vegas Golden Knights come off a Stanley Cup Final run with another new coach and a leaner roster as they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night as the NHL opens the 2026-27 season. How to Watch Chicago Blackhawks…The Big LeadBottom six forward group may be key to Knights' successTrevor Connelly makes his NHL debut Tuesday playing on Vegas' third line with Tomas Hertl and Victor Olofsson.The Sporting TribuneBlackhawks Shake Up Lines Ahead Of Tuesday's Season OpenerThe Chicago Blackhawks are going to open their season on Tuesday night. They seem to have shaken up the forward lines on the eve of the season.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksCan the Blackhawks Survive the Start of the Season Without Connor Bedard?The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. They will be without their captain, Connor Bedard. Bedard is still dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in training this summer. Head Coach Jeff Blashill recently confirmed that he is not ready to return to practice with the team. https://twitter.com/ByScottPowers/status/2102824765580804146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2102824765580804146%7Ctwgr%5Ec017db3c2ed23752b11b8fae6239630c4c2e7e09%7CtwcThe LeadBlackhawks Finalize Opening-Night Roster, Preview New Forward LinesBefore boarding the plane to Las Vegas, the Chicago Blackhawks held one final, intense practice session at the team’s facility […] The post Blackhawks Finalize Opening-Night Roster, Preview New Forward Lines appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowTalented Golden Knights Rookie Scores Goal in NHL DebutIn their 10 years of existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have seen their fair share of talented players come through the organization. The NHL’s second-youngest franchise has rostered skilled goalscorers, elite playmakers, and even future Hall of Fame goaltenders. The one thing they aren’t used to is talented rookies.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsWhy Teuvo Teravainen Isn’t Playing Tonight For Blackhawks With Healthy Scratch DecisionTeuvo Teravainen is a Stanley Cup champion and one of the most respected players that the Chicago Blackhawks have on a team filled with youngsters. Despite that, he won’t be playing for the Blackhawks on the opening night of the 2026-27 NHL season. The Blackhawks begin the year on Tuesday night in Las Vegas against […] The post Why Teuvo Teravainen Isn’t Playing Tonight For Blackhawks With Healthy Scratch Decision appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJack’s Daily: Blackhawks NHL Roster; Waivers War; Will Slaggert Clear?With all 32 NHL teams required to submit an opening-night roster by 4:00 p.m. CT, the Chicago Blackhawks took the […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks NHL Roster; Waivers War; Will Slaggert Clear? appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowEx-Sabres Take Center Stage On NHL’s Opening NightByram debuts with the Hawks in Vegas against the Golden KnightsThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresWhich Former Sharks are Playing on the NHL's Opening Day?We still have a couple of days before the San Jose Sharks take the ice for their season opener against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, but the NHL's regular season kicks off tonight with five games. For Sharks fans, it may be difficult to decide which game to watch, so let's see which teams have former members of Team Teal in their lineup.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksGolden Knights Starting Over, but Fueled by ‘Unfinished Business’A certain energy has crackled in the air at City National Arena throughout training camp and the preseason. There is a hunger, a sense of urgency that has nothing to do with the shortened preseason. And everyone in the Vegas Golden Knights organization, from the players to the head coach to the general manager, speaks of unfinished business.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsChicago Blackhawks 2026-27 Season Projection & PredictionsThe 2026-27 NHL regular season marks Year 5 of general manager Kyle Davidson’s rebuild with the Chicago Blackhawks, and it’s […] The post Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 Season Projection & Predictions appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowForsling scores with 4.3 seconds left in OT as Panthers beat Hurricanes 1-0Gustav Forsling hammered a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday’s season opener for both teams. The Panthers had their final chance with the game seemingly headed to a shootout as Carter Verhaeghe brought the puck into the zone with under 10 seconds left.Associated PressArtyom Levshunov featured on Chicago Blackhawks opening night rosterFormer Michigan State star defenseman Artyom Levshunov is featured on the Chicago Blackhawks opening night roster.Spartans Wire