Blackhawks Daily: Preseason Opener, Broadcast Schedule, More

The Chicago Blackhawks have a hockey game tonight. After a week of practices and scrimmages, Chicago will finally be able to matchup against a different opponent when they take the ice against Detroit tonight.

For Blackhawks fans anxious to watch hockey, tonight’s game will be a big game. Here is the Blackhawks’ preseason broadcast schedule:

Date | Opponent | Time | Network

Sept. 25 | vs Detroit | 7 p.m. | Blackhawks App and WGN Radio 720

Sept. 27 | at Detroit | 6 p.m. | Blackhawks App and WGN Radio 720

Sept. 28 | at St. Louis | 6 p.m. | Blackhawks App and WGN Radio 720

Oct. 1 | at Minnesota | 7 p.m. | Chicago Sports Network, WGN Radio 720

Oct. 4 | vs Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. | Chicago Sports Network, WGN Radio 720

Oct. 5 | vs St. Louis | 7 p.m. | Chicago Sports Network, WGN Radio 720

The Blackhawks will stream their first three preseason games via the Blackhawks app and website.

The preseason fell directly at the end of NBC Sports Chicago’s contract and just before Chicago Sports Network’s launch on Oct. 1. Chicago Sports Network has not reached a carriage agreement with Comcast as of yet. So far, the network’s main carrier is DIRECTV. In a statement on the network’s website, officials said Chicago Sports Network is currently negotiation with various other premium providers.

Blackhawks Stories You May Have Missed

• The Blackhawks lineup heading into tonight’s game is filled with veterans. Some of the young players stand out as three players to keep an eye on – from Frank Nazar looking to make the roster to AJ Spellacy making a big impact throughout camp.
• Connor Bedard might only be entering his second NHL season, but the star forward in the making is already ranked amongst some of the best in EA Sports NHL 25.
• For my first Sunday morning column this past weekend I broke down the importance of this season for the overall Blackhawks rebuild. With a more experienced roster, this season is a big test for head coach Luke Richardson.
• Teuvo Teravainen will play in tonight’s preseason opener. The 30-year-old is no stranger to the Blackhawks having won a Stanley Cup in Chicago. Still tonight will be Teravainen’s first game on a familiar team, with new faces.

From Around The Hockey Now Network

Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens played a preseason game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. After a big 5-0 win against the Flyers on Monday, Montreal followed that up with another win in shutout fashion.

Detroit Hockey Now: It’s no secret who the Blackhawks are facing off against tonight. With the preseason opener just hours away, Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now broke down how this year’s Detroit Red Wings may have a better chance to reach the postseason than last year’s.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday for the second time in four days. Pittsburgh Hockey Now’s Dan Kingerski shared three good things and three bad things from the game.

San Jose Hockey Now: Will Smith, one of the San Jose Sharks top prospects, made his preseason debut on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Editors Note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon after media reports that the first three games will all be streamed through the Blackhawks app and website, not just the first home game.