Byram gets first NHL goal, Avalanche beat Blackhawks 4-2

Bowen Byram scored his first NHL goal and 34-year-old Jack Johnson also scored to lead the short-handed Avalanche over the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night.

Blackhawks look to return to playoffs after active offseason

“I think, you know, from last year — we’re in a rebuild or whatever it was — coming into this year, I think we have a good team and I think we can do something special with these guys,” said Alex DeBrincat.

Ex Blackhawks player participates in assault investigation

 An attorney who represents a former Chicago Blackhawks player who alleges he was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010 said Friday her client has been interviewed as part of the team’s review of the accusations.