We have reached the NHL’s Christmas break, Blackhawks fans. And… things aren’t great right now. The Blackhawks have sunk to dead last in the NHL standings. The break comes at a good time for the Blackhawks, who have lost their last six in a row and eight of their last ten. After the game last night, André Burakovsky looked like a frustrated man who needs a break. And I’m sure he’s not alone in that regard.
It’s not great. They can be a tough watch if you’re just looking for lots of goals. The young guys are working on finding their role in the NHL and learning from their mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes get magnified when it’s hard to score goals.
If we want to focus for a moment on some silver linings, the Blackhawks hit the break ranked fourth in the NHL on the penalty kill (84 percent). And they’re still 14th in the league on the power play (20.4 percent) despite not having Connor Bedard or Frank Nazar recently.
Spencer Knight had to be good again last night, and he was. Knight stopped 23 of 25 in the loss, and it’s a shame he headed off at the worst possible moment for the extra attacker and the Flyers scored into the empty net. Knight hits the break ranked third in the league in Goals Saved Above Expected (17.8), trailing only Ilya Sorokin and Logan Thompson. It might be a long shot still, but I certainly hope USA Hockey gives Knight a lot of consideration for the Olympics. He’s been spectacular this year. Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale at NHL.com put together an all-time mock draft for the World Junior Championship this week. With that tournament starting the day after Christmas, it’s a fun read. There are a few fun Blackhawks names on there, including Bedard — who was drafted fifth overall! Blackhawks legends Jeremy Roenick and Michael Nylander were also drafted. I’m struggling to figure out why Jonathan Toews was not drafted, though.In honor of the 50th anniversary of the World Juniors, writers @mikemorrealeNHL and @NHLAdamK built their World Juniors dream team! Full coverage of the 2026 World Junior Championship begins December 26 on NHL Network.More on each writer's roster t.co/n2TONRtF2V pic.twitter.com/ZgIvglhPuJ
— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) December 22, 2025 The World Junior Championship isn’t the only tournament that starts on Dec. 26. The Spengler Cup begins as well, and Blackhawks goalie prospect Adam Gajan is playing for the US Collegiate Select team. Gajan might have to face a couple potential future teammates at the tournament. Hockey Canada announced its roster for the Spengler Cup. Blackhawks defense prospect Nolan Allan and IceHogs captain Brett Seney are on the roster.players will wear the at the #SpenglerCup beginning Boxing Day in Davos. joueurs porteront la à la #CoupeSpengler, qui s’amorce le 26 décembre à Davos.ROSTER: t.co/4NOfoLUUseFORMATION: t.co/gzsPZIosjH pic.twitter.com/apj27sbExf
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 23, 2025 A couple Cubs stars made an appearance the game last night. Pete Crow-Armstrong can add a Blackhawks jersey to his recent additions from being at Bears and Bulls games (smart! unless somebody wanted to get him those for Christmas…).PCA & Ian Happ are at the #Blackhawks game tonight pic.twitter.com/m9B2ZobVsk
— Tab Bamford (@The1Tab) December 24, 2025 Finally, as an FYI, I won’t be doing our usual daily bullets on Christmas day or the 26th because the NHL is shut down completely. And there is no college hockey. And the CHL is shut down. There is no hockey today or tomorrow. But I’ll still have some fun stuff coming out for your off day reading as we get ready for the World Juniors on Friday. Don’t worry. We don’t take days off here!BLEACHER NATION: Go Ad Free | Subscribe to the BN Newsletter
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