The Blackhawks kicked off their campaign in Las Vegas with a 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights, despite mounting a late comeback after an early deficit. Though Chicago trimmed the lead twice, the momentum ultimately shifted back to the home team. The game highlighted the team’s resilience in tight matchups, even as the final result fell short of expectations. Fans will be watching closely to see if this early setback signals deeper challenges ahead.

The Blackhawks opened the 2026-27 regular season Tuesday night in Las Vegas, falling 5-2 to the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Chicago twice pulled within a goal after falling behind early, but ...