How Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios earned the reputation as one of Chicago's best hometown sports heroes

Only two Chicago-born players have had their jersey retired by their hometown teams. The second was Chelios with the Blackhawks on Sunday. How he got there was a tale of some of the best toughness the NHL has ever seen.

Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios talks following his jersey retirement ceremony
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Chris Chelios' jersey retirement ceremony went a full half-hour long. He thanked plenty, and earned the respect of plenty others. Here's how he reacted during a press conference after the ceremony.

Patrick Kane, former Blackhawks legends talk Chris Chelios' jersey retirement

Chelios had his jersey retired Sunday before the Blackhawks played Detroit. The outpouring of respect was rare, and it was felt before his jersey ascended into the rafters.

Patrick Kane talks returning to Chicago, Chris Chelios' retirement ceremony
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Patrick Kane is back in Chicago, although he's a member of the Detroit Red Wings. For the first time, Kane will enter the visiting locker room in the United Center as an opposing player. He talked about that experience Sunday morning.

Kyle Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2

Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night.

Flyers improve to 5-1-1 in last 7, beating NHL-worst Blackhawks 3-1

Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim and Garent Hathaway scored, Samuel Ersson made 22 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Necas, Aho help Hurricanes hold on to beat Blackhawks 6-3

Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Monday night.

Sidney Crosby scores twice, Penguins beat Blackhawks 4-1 to snap a 3-game skid

Sidney Crosby scored twice, Reilly Smith and Bryan Rust added goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

How Blackhawks Connor Bedard went from IR to the ice in a day

He was originally projected to miss six to eight weeks of action. Connor Bedard came back just before the six-week mark. Here's how it all came together in the last 24 hours.

Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson details how Connor Bedard went from IR to playing vs. Penguins
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Connor Bedard is back. The rookie forward will play for the first time since Jan. 5 after getting approved by team doctors. Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson spoke pregame about how Bedard went from IR to the ice in the span of 24 hours.

Garland, Joshua and Hoglander lead soaring Canucks past sliding Blackhawks 4-2

Conor Garland scored twice, Dakota Joshua added a goal and two assists and the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks beat the depleted Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Marcus Foligno scores as Minnesota Wild edge the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1

Marcus Foligno snapped a third-period tie and Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves, sending the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over Nick Foligno and the lowly Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly hosting the 2025 Winter Classic
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According to multiple reports, the Blackhawks will play the St. Louis Blues in the 2025 Winter Classic and play at Wrigley Field.