Alec Martinez knows the secret sauce behind Chicago Blackhawks teammate Tyler Bertuzzi’s expertise with scoring tip-ins, snappers and other net-front goals. “Probably his long hair,” Martinez told the Tribune. “It just gets in your face too much. No, I’m kidding.

Chicago Blackhawks leading goalscorer Tyler Bertuzzi delivered a very clear statement to interim coach Anders Sorensen and star teammate Connor Bedard, about his style of play.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall made a sincere statement about Connor Bedard, and the rest of the team after overtime loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Taylor Hall’s actual black eye, courtesy of Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil, doesn’t hurt so much. “(Feels) good. It’s fine,” said Hall, whose right eyelid looked more red than black and had seven stitches in it.

Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak. Seth Jones had a goal and two assists,

CHICAGO -- Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals for the Chicago Blackhawks, who ended a four-game skid with a 5-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at United Center on Saturday.

Taylor Hall’s actual black eye ... Veterans such as Teuvo Teräväinen, Tyler Bertuzzi and Alec Martinez, added to that foundation, were supposed to help the team break through.

If the Predators want to make an intermediate-term addition, their former top draft pick, Seth Jones, is out there for the taking.

THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 2025

Petr Mrazek took the Chicago Blackhawks to overtime against his former team in a 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Sebastian Aho scored the game-winning goal in overtime and Jaccob Slavin collected three assists as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes notched a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Chicago's other players will likely generate more interest at the trade deadline, but Donato can beat them all for sheer effort.