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Blackhawks lose to Red Wings as 'pretty much everything' goes wrong

DETROIT — Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill struck a relatively positive tone after many of his team's first eight losses this season, sometimes to a surprising degree considering what the games looked like.But after the ninth loss — a 4-1 defeat…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:24 AM
Blackhawks lose to Red Wings as 'pretty much everything' goes wrong
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a 4-1 loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
  • The defeat leaves the Blackhawks with an 0-5 record on the road this season.
  • Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill called the loss a step backwards due to low effort and poor skating.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, marking their ninth loss of the season and keeping them winless on the road at 0-5. Coach Jeff Blashill criticized the team's performance as a step backwards, pointing to a lack of skating, competitiveness, and attention to detail.

Patrick Kane struggled during the contest, with Detroit outshooting Chicago 10-4 during his five-on-five ice time. Kane also took a penalty that led to the Red Wings' go-ahead power-play goal in the third period, later admitting that pretty much everything went wrong on the night.

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