Kalen Lumpkins

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

Finland's Teuvo Teräväinen looks on before a preliminary-round game against Slovakia at the Winter Olympics at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 11, 2026, in Milan. (Bruce Bennett/Getty)

Teuvo Teräväinen rejoins Chicago Blackhawks after ‘awesome experience’ winning bronze with Finland at Olympics

February 28, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teräväinen spoke about his Winter Olympics experience with Team Finland in Milan as he gets back to the NHL schedule.

Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson celebrates with teammate Ilya Mikheyev (95) after Dickinson scored a goal against the Wild on Nov. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

As NHL trade deadline looms, Chicago Blackhawks veterans try not ‘to let the noise creep in’

February 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By the time the Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center, the roster might look a little different.

Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight adjusts his helmet against the Sharks on Feb. 2, 2026 at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks let late lead slip away in 4-2 loss to Nashville Predators in rusty return from break

February 27, 2026 at 12:11 a.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks returned from the three-week Olympic break Thursday night, falling to the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their seventh loss in eight games.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard falls toward the ice after being pushed by Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro during the third period on Feb. 2, 2026, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Connor Bedard ready to play ‘normal hockey’ again as Chicago Blackhawks return to action after Olympic break

February 26, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Connor Bedard is returning to his "true center role" for the Chicago Blackhawks, who resume NHL action Thursday after a three-week break for the Winter Olympics.

U.S. forward AJ Spellacy scores on Slovakia goalie Michal Pradel during an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game Dec. 29, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Chicago Blackhawks prospect AJ Spellacy less focused on scoring than ‘being a pain to play against’

February 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

AJ Spellacy recorded the fastest speed at the World Juniors at 6-foot-3 and 204 pounds. "I think it's scary for other teams going up against it."

Jets center Jonathan Toews and Blackhawks center Ryan Greene battle Jan. 19, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Ryan Greene is eager to get back on the ice after a surprise scratch

February 20, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

Ryan Greene's healthy scratch in the Chicago Blackhawks' last game before the Olympic break came as a surprise. He says he's just focusing on getting better.

Family, friends and supporters of U.S. Olympic hockey player Abbey Murphy, an Evergreen Park native, cheer the game-winning women’s hockey goal in overtime against Canada on Feb. 19, 2026, at a watch party at Barraco’s Pizza in Evergreen Park. Team USA won 2-1 at the Milan Cortina Games to earn gold. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Crowds gather in south suburbs to cheer on local Olympians in US women’s hockey gold-medal game

February 19, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

Hockey fans in the Chicago area gathered to watch the U.S. Olympic women's team — featuring several players with Illinois ties — win the gold medal.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno celebrates after his winning goal in the shootout of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Chicago Blackhawks are focused on the season’s final stretch — there’s ‘an eagerness to become a great team’

February 18, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks have an advantage over other NHL teams this week — all but one of their players will be at practice during the Olympic break.

Players line up during practice on, Sept. 18, 2025, as the Blackhawks begin training camp at Fifth Third Arena. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks prospect suspended 20 games after testing positive for prohibited substance

February 17, 2026 at 12:11 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks prospect Stanislav Berezhnoy has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.

Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis skates in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

AHL All-Star Classic came to Rockford for the 1st time, and the IceHogs — and their fans — represented well

February 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Games are on pause in the NHL, but there's no Winter Olympics freeze for the AHL. Instead, it had a brief hiatus this week while the league's All-Stars convened in...

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