Chicago Blackhawks News

Knight will draw the Blackhawks' crease for the fourth time in five games on Thursday as he hosts the Los Angeles Kings. The 23-year-old was acquired by Chicago at the trade deadline and has had an up-and-down first five games with the Blackhawks as shown by his 2-3-0 record, 2.99 GAA and .903 SV%. He will face the surging Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, who had won their six previous games prior to a loss vs. Minnesota on Monday their last time out.

The Blackhawks have lost four straight and will turn to Knight between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old Knight allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a disappointing 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Knight has a 2.24 GAA and .928 SV% in four games (2-2-0) with the Blackhawks. Chicago enters Tuesday's contest as +139 home underdogs against a Seattle team with points in four of their last five games (3-1-1).

Veleno made his debut with the Blackhawks on Saturday, after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. The 25-year-old Veleno is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks have points in five of their last six games (3-1-2) and will turn to Knight between the pipes on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Knight has been solid since joining the Blackhawks but is coming off his first loss with the club, a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, where he saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%). He has a 1.98 GAA and .941 SV% in three games with the Blackhawks (2-1-0). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Sharks team outscored 14-7 in their last three games (0-3-0).

Veleno made his debut with the Blackhawks on Saturday, after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. The 25-year-old Veleno is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Blackhawks. The team returns to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks and it's unclear if Veleno will be ready to suit up.

Martinez was limited to only 3:23 time-on-ice before exiting Monday's 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The veteran 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 37 games this season.

Knight has been excellent since joining the Blackhawks earlier this month, winning his two outings and posting a terrific 1.95 GAA and .951 SV%. The 23-year-old Knight has a 2.36 GAA and .913 SV% in 25 appearances this season (14-8-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as enormous +421 road underdogs against a red-hot Colorado Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 28-11 during a five-game winning streak.

Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Dickinson to return to the lineup from a high-ankle sprain. The 29-year-old Dickinson has not played since February 5th and has seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.

Crevier has played the previous four games for the Blackhawks but will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 23-year-old Crevier is averaging 17:41 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 27 games this season.

With Jason Dickinson (ankle) returning to the lineup, Maroon will serve as a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Maroon is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice, recording 16 points (4G / 12) and 90 hits in 58 games this season.

Levshunov was the 2nd overall pick of the Blackhawks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old defenseman, a product of Michigan State University, has 22 points (5G / 17A) in 50 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) this season.

Knight has been excellent since joining the Blackhawks earlier this month, winning his two outings and posting a terrific 1.95 GAA and .951 SV%. The 23-year-old Knight has a 2.36 GAA and .913 SV% in 25 appearances this season (14-8-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as enormous +421 road underdogs against a red-hot Colorado Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 28-11 during a five-game winning streak.

Soderstrom was the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 53 career NHL games. He is a restricted free agent, currently playing for Brynas IF Gavle (SweHL), where he has 36 points (9G / 27A) in 47 games this season.

Raty was a fifth-round pick, 151st overall, of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 19 points (4G / 15A) in 50 games with the Tucson Roadrunners.