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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CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored 2 minutes apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on in their home opener for their first win of the season, 4-2 over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Patrick Kane played his first home game with the Blackhawks since signing...
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Rinzel and Frondell score, Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane's return to Chicago
Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored 2 minutes apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on in their home opener for their first win of the season, 4-2 over the St. Louis Blues. Patrick Kane played…
Patrick Kane returns to the United Center as a Chicago Blackhawk — 19 years to the day after his 1st home game
The Chicago Blackhawks anticipate a raucous crowd in support of Patrick Kane's return to the United Center as they seek their first win of the season.
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