Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
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Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut.
Sidney Crosby had two goals in the final five minutes, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory over the injury-riddled Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night.
People who cover sports often try to find larger meanings in 60 minutes, nine innings, or two halves. "Was that a statement game?" they ask. Grand conclusions are reached based on a single outcome. Over the last 12 hours or so, we've heard and read many opinions stating that the Blackhawks 5-1 win over the Penguins was some grand announcement to the NHL that the Blackhawks are the best team in hockey. Others proclaim that Jonathan Toews' three point performance means that the Blackhawks' captain is a better player than Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, who was held without a point in the Stadium Series finale.
Jonathan Toews doesn't have the top offensive game, but his defensive commitment and leadership is unmatched.
An old rivalry takes center stage again when Team USA and Canada meet in the Olympic hockey semifinals.
From the big ice to the favorites to breaking furniture, here's what you need to know.
Sidney Crosby and his agent believe Zdeno Chara intentionally punched the Penguins' captain's jaw. Real-time video says otherwise.
The Ted Lindsay Award is handed out after every NHL season to the player who is deemed to be most outstanding as voted on by the members of the NHL Players' Association.
The Boston Bruins practiced for one final time on Friday before finally heading off for Pittsburgh, and head coach Claude Julien showed off some new defensive pairings ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Penguins.
"I thought some guys worked hard and played a good game," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "Again, with our club we need all 20 guys going, and we didn't have all 20."
Toews should win the Hart Trophy that goes to the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League.
Patrick Kane has been an easy player to criticize throughout his career with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Commissioner Roger Goodell stood before the media at his annual Super Bowl state-of-the-league speech, and sounded as if he cared when addressing issues of player safety.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.
After a couple days of double-talk and phony-baloney posturing to mollify fans and sponsors, the decision-makers at the NHL's GM meetings refused to ban the hits to the head that are causing a frightening number of concussions.
In the March 9 game agaisnt the Tampa By Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks' center Dave Bolland took an elbow to the head and has missed every game since, with what is suspected to be a concussion.
Progress is being made regarding head trauma and concussions in sports, it's just taken longer than it should.
The NFL season's theme seemed to be concussions. The focus looks to be turning toward the NHL's concussions now. Concussions are on the rise in the NHL and it's not because of illegal hits to the head.
Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith were among the first six NHL players chosen by the fans for the NHL's All-Star game. The NHL will announce the rest of the All-Star roster on January 11th.
The Wrigley Field Winter Classic raised the profile of the NHL's New Years' day event. This year pits two of the league's biggest names, but rain has delayed the start until 8PM Eastern Time.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
His father, Rod, is an NHL great who is currently the head coach of the Wolves' affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Families who have lost loved ones serving in the U.S. military were treated to a trip to Walt Disney World.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
Continuity is key for the Chicago Wolves, who return a rare 19 players this season — including Skyler Brind'Amour. Jori Parys reports.
Suzanne Le Mignot snapped a photo of the last supermoon of the year last week, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the Believe House on Sleight Street in Naperville with its holiday decorations.
Barb’s Precious Rescue is holding its annual Whiskers and Wishes event in Palatine, where visitors can make lasting holiday memories with their cats or kittens. Joining us is Barb Weber, the founder of Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center.
Kierra J. Turpin, the Project Homegrown coordinator for the Berwyn Development Corporation, joins Suzanne Le Mignot to talk about the event.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice. Asal Rezaei reports.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in Morgan Park, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
A winter weather system dropped 6 inches of fresh snow in some parts of the greater Chicago area Sunday morning, and prompted a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport.
Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
Families who have lost loved ones serving in the U.S. military were treated to a trip to Walt Disney World.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
His father, Rod, is an NHL great who is currently the head coach of the Wolves' affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
