Kalen Lumpkins

Kalen Lumpkins is the Blackhawks beat reporter for the Tribune. The Bowling Green graduate joined the Tribune in 2025.

Blackhawks center Frank Nazar skates with the puck in the first period against the Mammoth on Monday, March, 9, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Frank Nazar scores the game winner — his 6th point in 4 games — in Chicago Blackhawks’ OT win

March 10, 2026 at 12:35 a.m.

Frank Nazar has scored six points in four games. This time he scored the overtime winner that lifted the Chicago Blackhawks over the Utah Mammoth on Monday.

Troy Murray, right, greets Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews before a game against the Senators on Feb. 21, 2018, at the United Center. (Nam Y. Huh/AP file)

Troy Murray, Chicago Blackhawks great and longtime team broadcaster, dies at 63

March 7, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

Troy Murray, who died Saturday at 63, played 12 of his 15 NHL seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and won the Selke Trophy in 1985-86.

The Canucks' Teddy Blueger scores past Hawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom during the first period on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the United Center. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Chicago Blackhawks fall to NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in United Center return for 13th loss in 17 games

March 7, 2026 at 12:29 a.m.

Playing at the United Center for the first time since Feb. 2, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the lowly Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Friday night.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard smiles after a penalty call on the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

After trade-deadline dust settles, GM Kyle Davidson stands firm in his vision for young Chicago Blackhawks

March 6, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks traded away three veteran captains this week. GM Kyle Davidson trusts his process of development and opportunity — as well as his young players.

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno looks on during the third period against the Canadiens on Oct. 11, 2025, at the United Center. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks deal captain Nick Foligno — ‘an outstanding human being’

March 6, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Nick Foligno will get to play with his brother Marcus for a Minnesota Wild team that entered Friday third in the Western Conference with 82 points.

Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno heads to the bench after a scuffle in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

As Chicago Blackhawks see veterans move on, they hope ‘this is the last year’ of being trade-deadline sellers

March 5, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno has been through plenty of trade deadlines in his 19-year career, but it doesn't change the emotions.

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson celebrates with teammate Ilya Mikheyev after Dickinson scored a goal in the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks send Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton Oilers

March 4, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers for Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 first-round draft pick.

Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy takes a shot against the Bruins on Jan. 17, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks send Connor Murphy to Edmonton Oilers for 2028 2nd-round pick

March 2, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks made their first move ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, sending veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers.

Blackhawks' Teuvo Teräväinen in the first period against the Avalanche on Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Teuvo Teräväinen scores 2 goals as Chicago Blackhawks get 1st post-Olympics win in Utah Mammoth rout

March 1, 2026 at 8:05 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks didn't look like they were on a back-to-back as they cruised past the Utah Mammoth for their first win after the Winter Olympics.

Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight deflects a shot in the third period against the Avalanche on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Connor Bedard scores, but listless Chicago Blackhawks fall to NHL-best Colorado Avalanche 3-1 for 8th loss in 9

February 28, 2026 at 10:09 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks managed only 15 shots on goal Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. It was the Hawks' eighth defeat in nine games.

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