The Chicago Blackhawks have been a dangerous team so far this season. Oliver Moore is making the team even deeper offensively.

A short time later, the 20-year-old was celebrating the second hat trick of his NHL career in a 5-2 win against the Calgary Flames at United Center. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has emerged as the undisputed leader of the Blackhawks (10-5-4), who are 5-0-1 in their past six games.

The Calgary Flames are doing a lot right relative to their 5-12-3 that’s positioned them in the basement of the NHL. Calgary ranks fourth in Corsi For percentage and fifth in expected goals percentage at 5-on-5, and the Flames have also allowed the fewest expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5.

The Chicago Blackhawks are experiencing an early-season surge, but veteran defenseman Connor Murphy's future remains uncertain. His presence on trade boards signals contender interest, driven by his size,

Connor Bedard secured his second hat trick in three weeks on Tuesday with a pair of third-period goals that propelled the Chicago Blackhawks past Calgary.

Sam Rinzel took his benching vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs in stride. The Chicago Blackhawks defenseman’s confidence never left, and he knows the results will come back.

Connor Bedard has been a man on a mission for the Blackhawks in 2025-26, and he's helped the team occupy a playoff spot through 19 games.