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Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane’s return to Chicago

St. Louis' Colton Parayko played in 803rd NHL game, matching Barret Jackman for the most in franchise history among defensemen and second overall behind forward Bernie Federko (927 games).

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 3:34 AM
Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane’s return to Chicago
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 to claim their first win of the season.
  • Patrick Kane played his first home game since returning to Chicago on a two-year, $16 million deal.
  • Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored two minutes apart in the second period for Chicago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night to earn their first win of the season during their home opener. The game marked Patrick Kane's first home contest with Chicago since rejoining the club on a two-year contract, receiving a pregame tribute and a standing ovation from the home crowd.

Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell scored quick second-period goals to put Chicago ahead, while Cole Smith and Frank Nazar each added empty-net tallies. Spencer Knight stopped 25 shots for Chicago, while Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael scored for St. Louis.

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