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Blackhawks' Oliver Moore sets example with response to benching: 'He's so self-accountable'

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill has clearly worried less about letting expletives slip into his interviews lately. His latest curse came Tuesday morning — before the Hawks' 2-1 win over the Kings — when quoting actor Robert Downey Jr., who once…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Blackhawks' Oliver Moore sets example with response to benching: 'He's so self-accountable'
Key Things to Know
  • Oliver Moore responded positively with strong accountability after being benched as a healthy scratch against the Panthers.
  • Coach Jeff Blashill used the scratch to emphasize avoiding costly, low-probability plays in the offensive zone.
  • Moore returned to the lineup Tuesday on a productive new line with Frank Nazar and Patrick Kane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore responded positively after being benched as a healthy scratch against the Florida Panthers. Coach Jeff Blashill used the benching to send a message about avoiding low-probability plays after a turnover against the Montreal Canadiens. Returning to the lineup on Tuesday, Moore earned praise from Blashill for his self-accountability and resilience during the Blackhawks' 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Moore skated on an effective new line alongside Frank Nazar and Patrick Kane, out-shooting opponents 10-1 during their shifts. While Moore remains at two goals and one assist through 11 games this season, both Kane and Blashill praised his exceptional speed and work ethic. Moore was also on the ice for Wyatt Kaiser's game-winning goal.

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