Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Skid Snapped, Rookie Firsts and More – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks

Here are the key storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Chicago Blackhawks for the week of April 5-12, 2026.

Snapping the Skid

The biggest immediate story surrounding the Blackhawks is their recent 4-2 road victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, April 4. The win successfully snapped a tough five-game losing streak where the team had been struggling on both sides of the puck. Goaltender Arvid Soderblom was a standout, making 25 saves to anchor the defense.

The Blackhawks have been officially eliminated from the playoffs, so all attention has turned to setting up for next season.

Sacha Boisvert’s First NHL Goal

2024 first-round draft pick Sacha Boisvert is making headlines after netting his first career NHL goal against the Kraken, which also served as the game-winner. He was set up beautifully by Kevin Korchinski, who was playing in his 100th career game. Boisvert’s strong physical presence and skill on the fourth line is a major bright spot for the team’s long-term rebuild plans.

The Youth Movement

Boisvert isn’t the only rookie reaching milestones. Prospect Anton Frondell also scored his first NHL goal just a few days prior on April 1. Furthermore, the Blackhawks’ front office has been busy securing their pipeline, having officially signed goaltending prospect Adam Gajan to a two-year, entry-level contract on April 1.

Injury Watch

The team has been battling the injury bug in the final stretch of the season. Forwards Oliver Moore and Andrew Mangiapane are currently listed as day-to-day. Defensemen Artyom Levshunov and Matt Grzelcyk have been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Blackhawks Upcoming Schedule

The Blackhawks (currently sitting at 28-35-14) have three games over the next seven days. They will wrap up their road trip in California before returning to Chicago for a brief homestand against tough Eastern and Western Conference matchups.

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