Blackhawks shut out by Avalanche for 22nd straight loss on road
The Avalanche went 3-1 against the Blackhawks this season, outscoring them by a 16-3 margin.
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The Avalanche went 3-1 against the Blackhawks this season, outscoring them by a 16-3 margin.
The 'Hawks dropped their fifth consecutive game and are now 5-20-4 in their last 29 games.
The Blackhawks have totaled just 26 goals in their last 18 games.
Colin Blackwell scored for the 'Hawks.
Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3.
Blackhawks star rookie Connor Bedard had an assist in his return a 14-game absence because of a broken jaw.
On Monday, 'Hawks coach Luke Richardson said Bedard, out since Jan. 5 with a broken jaw, could be cleared for contact drills as early as next week.
Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson and Alex Vlasic scored for the 'Hawks.
It's been a month since Bedard's jaw surgery. The initial recovery timetable was six to eight weeks.
The 2025 Winter Classic will mark the third time 'Hawks have hosted the outdoor game.