Last week, NHL fans were finally graced with the schedule for the 2025-26 regular season. Chicago fans may have a couple of dates circled already based on the matchups.
For one, there is Patrick Kane’s third return to the United Center as a member of the road team. That will take place on December 13th, 2026, as the Detroit Red Wings will be at the United Center.
Jonathan Toews, who has been away from the NHL over the last two seasons, will make his first-ever appearance in Chicago as a visitor. He signed a deal with the Winnipeg Jets earlier in the offseason, who will visit the UC on January 19th, 2026.
Another tilt that Blackhawks fans may be excited about is their first matchup against one another. Toews and Kane have played against each other on the international stage, but never in the NHL.
That first matchup will come in Detroit when the Jets visit the Red Wings at Little Caesar’s Arena on December 31st, 2025. It's New Year’s Eve showdown for these two Chicago sports legends.
They will play a second time on January 24. This time, Kane’s Red Wings will visit Toews and the Jets up in Manitoba.
No matter what, Chicago fans will see this as a duo that spent so many great years together. Three of those years ended with them lifting the Stanley Cup, which will never be forgotten.
Although fans are certainly going to be interested in watching what the Blackhawks do next in their rebuild, seeing some old friends battle it out will make for some great TV. The Blackhawks are off on New Year’s Eve, so everybody can lock in on that game hosted by the Red Wings.
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