Latest Alec Martinez News

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson thinks help is on the way as the NHL team continues to struggle

Jan. 27, 2025 15:57 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — In the middle of another losing season, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is preaching patience. Chicago is 3-10-3 in its last 16 games after losing 4-2 to Minnesota on Sunday night. At 15-29-5, it is once again among the NHL's worst teams — in the...

Eichel having career year as he hopes to lead the Golden Knights to Cup contention

Jan. 22, 2025 17:51 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas in 2021 with lofty expectations that he has mostly fulfilled, including helping lead the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup championship two seasons ago. Now he has taken his game to an even higher level. He has 58 points...

Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout

Jan. 16, 2025 23:29 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and had Nashville's third straight shootout goal in the Predators' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg tied it with 3:03 left with his 300th NHL goal, and Juuse Saros made 24 saves in...

Blackhawks put defenseman Connor Murphy on IR with a groin injury

Jan. 11, 2025 22:29 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Connor Murphy on injured reserve Saturday because of a groin injury. The 31-year-old Murphy hasn't played since he logged more than 19 1/2 minutes in a 6-2 loss to St. Louis in the Winter Classic on Dec. 31. He has one goal...

Alec Martinez and Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic

Dec. 29, 2024 23:42 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith could return in time for the NHL Winter Classic. Martinez and Smith participated in the team's optional morning skate ahead of Sunday night's 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Martinez was placed on injured...