Chicago Blackhawks Host Vancouver Canucks in Season Opener

CHICAGO, Illinois – The Chicago Blackhawks face the Vancouver Canucks on October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at the United Center. This matchup marks the first of three meetings between the teams this season.

The Blackhawks enter the game riding a wave of momentum with a recent victory over the St. Louis Blues, defeating them 8-3. This win marks Chicago’s second straight victory and their third point in four games (2-1-1).

Key players for the Blackhawks include forward Connor Bedard, who posted three assists in the last game. He has accumulated six points (2G, 4A) in five games this season and is currently leading the team in points. Bedard’s recent performance also passed Jonathan Toews for the fifth most multi-point games by a Blackhawks skater before age 21.

Forward Frank Nazar has also been a standout, scoring his third game-winning goal in the Blues’ match, bringing his season total to six points (2G, 4A) in just five games. Teuvo Teravainen is on a three-game assist streak, totaling six points (1G, 5A) so far this season.

On the other side, the Canucks are looking to bounce back after a shaky start. They opened the season strong with a 5-1 win but fell short in their next games, including a recent 5-2 loss to the Oilers. Vancouver has averaged 2.67 goals per game but needs improvement on both offense and defense.

Fans are eager to see if Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson can regain his form after a slow start this season. Goaltender Thatcher Demko’s recovery from last season’s injury is an encouraging sign for the Canucks as he boasts a 1.54 GAA this season.

The match will be broadcast live on CHSN for local viewers and ESPN+ for those watching from out of market. Radio coverage will be available on WGN-720-AM and the Blackhawks App.