Will the Blackhawks hit the 90-point mark this season?

Bedard is still out of the lineup after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason.

By Hunter Crowther · Daily Faceoff

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Analysts Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton both predicted the Chicago Blackhawks will reach 90 points this season.
Neither analyst projects the Blackhawks to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs out of the Central Division.
Connor Bedard is currently sidelined following offseason shoulder surgery after signing a long-term contract extension.

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Analysts Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton discussed whether the Chicago Blackhawks can reach the 90-point mark during the 2026-27 NHL season on Daily Faceoff LIVE. Both analysts projected the team will achieve the milestone, though they do not expect Chicago to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the competitive Central Division.

The Blackhawks enter the season having added Bowen Byram, re-acquired Patrick Kane, and extended Connor Bedard, who is currently recovering from shoulder surgery. Hutton highlighted goaltender Spencer Knight as a critical factor for the Blackhawks reaching the 90-point plateau.

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