The Chicago Blackhawks will kick off their preseason slate on Wednesday night at the United Center, welcoming the Detroit Red Wings to town.
The Blackhawks, aiming to bounce back after missing the playoffs in the 2023-24 season, will ice a lineup featuring several key starters, including second-year forward Connor Bedard, free agent acquisition Teuvo Teravainen and defensive standouts Seth Jones and Connor Murphy.
On the Red Wings’ side of the ice, former Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane will not skate in Wednesday’s game, but Alex DeBrincat will indeed suit up against his former team in the exhibition opener.
Here is the Blackhawks’ full roster for their first preseason game.
Forwards – Joey Anderson, Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Donato, Taylor Hall, Nick Lardis, Paul Ludwinski, Frank Nazar, Samuel Savoie, Craig Smith, AJ Spellacy, Teuvo Teravainen
Defensemen – TJ Brodie, Seth Jones, Kevin Korchinski, Alec Martinez, Connor Murphy, Alex Vlasic
Goaltenders – Petr Mrazek, Mitchell Weeks
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The game will stream live on the Blackhawks’ website, and will also be available on WGN Radio.
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