The Blackhawks have to acquire veteran talent if they are going to become competitive throughout the remainder of the season

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game from February 2, 2026 on ESPN.

Spencer Knight is a man of a few words and impressive results. The goaltender hopes his calm demeanor rubs off on his Chicago Blackhawks teammates.

CHICAGO – Perhaps Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard will always be compared to one another. They were both labeled generational-type talents when they selected first overall in the NHL Draft, with Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023 and Celebrini to the San Jose Sharks the next year.

The Chicago Blackhawks take on one of the top teams in the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes. Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

The Chicago Blackhawks blueliners have seen some offensive production this season under coach Jeff Blashill. Could the defenseman role warrant more offense?

There was a time earlier in the season that many thought the Blackhawks could be a contender for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. With Bedard lighting up the scoreboard and Spencer Knight playing extremely well between the pipes, there was a growing sense of excitement in the Windy City.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat. At this point, it’s just become the Hurricanes’ annual routine to establish themselves as top dogs in the East with high-pressure, system-driven hockey. It’s translated to elite 5-on-5 metrics year over year under Rod Brind’Amour’s tight regime,

The Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks have both been through a rough patch over the past few seasons. As the two franchises get ready for their latest clash, fans will see whose rebuild has prevailed.