Rinzel and Frondell Score, Blackhawks Beat Blues 4-2 in Kane's Return to Chicago
Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell scored in the second period, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves as Chicago ended an 0-3 road start.
- The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the United Center, securing their first win of the season.
- After opening the season with three consecutive road losses while being outscored 15-5, Chicago needed the home victory to reset momentum before playing eight of their next nine games at the United Center.
- St. Louis defenseman Colton Parayko played his 803rd NHL game, matching Barret Jackman for the most franchise games by a defenseman, while Chicago forward Teuvo Teravainen was injured in the second period and did not return.
- Sam Rinzel tied the game 1-1 by converting a rebound from Frank Nazar's shot, but the Blues mounted a late comeback with goals from Cole Smith and Connor McMichael before Chicago held on.
- The Blues will host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, continuing their schedule after the road loss to Chicago.
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NEW YORK. It was supposed to be Patrick Kane's big homecoming, but Anton Frondell stole the show with a goal and an assist. - He's only nineteen years old and does so many great things on the ice, says coach Jeff Blashill after the 4-2 win against St. Louis.
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thesportsleader.comBlackhawks take down Blues to post first win of season
Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell scored two minutes apart in the second period to back a 26-save effort from Spencer Knight as the Chicago Blackhawks edged the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday to snap a season-opening three-game losing streak. The Blackhawks prevailed in their home opener despite being outshot 28-21, sending the Blues home
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<p>The <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks" target="_blank" >Blackhawks</a> debuted a new team intro video Tuesday. Five minutes later, they debuted another new intro video — just for Patrick Kane.</p><p>It was an over-the-top welcome back to Chicago for Kane, complete with massive No. 88 numbers wheeled onto the United Center ice. But perhaps it was rightly dramatic, given the anticipation for the moment. </p><p>The Ha…
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