NBC Sports Chicago announces its Blackhawks 2021 schedule

Chicago, IL (January 6, 2021) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE EXCLUSIVE, LOCAL HOME of the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS – has announced its 2020-21 NHL regular season coverage details featuring 50 Blackhawks games (25 home, 25 road), live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with massive season-long, fan-focused digital/audio Blackhawks content offerings. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago’s 2020-21 NHL regular season Blackhawks game night coverage schedule gets underway on Friday, January 15, as the visiting Blackhawks face the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning live from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.  Game night coverage begins at 5:30 PM CT with Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com.  Veteran Blackhawks expert/host Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS) will be joined by studio analysts, former Blackhawks defensive standout Steve Konroyd (@Stevekonroyd) and Blackhawks Community Liaison/2013 Stanley Cup champion Jamal Mayers (@jamalmayers), for a complete pre-game analysis and roster match-up breakdown.  Puck drop takes place at 6:00 PM featuring the always-entertaining game call from the Hall of Fame tandem of Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk.  Immediately following the game, fans can look forward to an expanded edition of Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai featuring Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, studio “demo” area analysis, a preview of upcoming opponents and much more.  NOTES: Blackhawks legend/three-time Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Sharp (@10PSharp) and former Blackhawks winger/2010 Stanley Cup Champion Adam Burish will also serve as additional Blackhawks studio analysts throughout the season.  Among the 50 Blackhawks games on NBC Sports Chicago’s telecast schedule also includes the team’s HOME OPENER on Friday, January 22 against the Original Six rival (and new Central Division foe) Detroit Red Wings.  Home opener coverage begins with Blackhawks Pregame Live at 6:30 PM, face-off at 7:00 PM followed by Blackhawks Postgame Live at 9:30 PM (time approx.).

On Wednesday, January 13, NBC Sports Chicago will deliver special surrounding Opening Night pre/post coverage of NBCSN’s “Wednesday Night Hockey” NHL lineup headlined by the Blackhawks facing the Lightning at 7:00 PM CT.  NBC Sports Chicago/NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app will carry a special Opening Night edition of Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com at 6:30 PM featuring Boyle, Konroyd and Mayers for a thorough game preview, along with player/coaches interviews and game predictions.  As soon as the game ends on NBCSN (approx. 9:30 PM), fans can flip back to NBC Sports Chicago for Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai for post-game analysis, player/coaches reaction and game highlights.  NOTE: In addition to the January 13 season opener, five additional, nationally-exclusive Blackhawks telecasts will air on NBC/NBCSN (schedule subject to change): Sun, Jan. 24 vs. Detroit (11:30 AM – NBC), Wed, Jan. 27 at Nashville (6:30 PM – NBCSN), Wed, Feb. 17 at Detroit (6:30 PM – NBCSN), Sun, Feb. 28 vs. Detroit (6:00 PM – NBCSN) and Wed, Apr. 21 vs. Nashville (6:00 PM – NBCSN).

In addition, on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 PM CT, Blackhawks fans can look forward to a sneak preview of the upcoming NHL season with the Blackhawks Season Preview Special presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com.  Hosted by Boyle, along with analysis via Konroyd and Mayers, this half-hour special will have fans fully prepped for the upcoming season featuring a comprehensive look at this year’s Blackhawks roster, a recap of all the off-season moves, along with season predictions and special guest interviews.  NOTE: The Blackhawks Season Preview Special is also scheduled to re-air later in the evening on Jan. 12 at 10:00 PM and on Wed, Jan. 13 at 3:30 PM.

Throughout the season, Blackhawks fans can also visit NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage via Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) and Blackhawks digital reporter/producer Scott King (@ScottKingMedia) featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more.  In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Blackhawks fans with numerous social media content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSBlackhawks & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player fun facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’). 

On audio, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the always-informative “Blackhawks Talk” Podcast hosted by Boyle, along with Roumeliotis, King and NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of Blackhawks experts.  With new episodes premiering every Tuesday & Friday, the “Blackhawks Talk” podcast features in-depth Blackhawks/NHL discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season, along with special guest interviews with Blackhawks players/coaches/front office execs and additional NHL experts from coast-to-coast.  Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.  The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Please note NBC Sports Chicago’s complete Blackhawks season coverage schedule below (schedule subject to change):

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2020-21 Chicago Blackhawks Schedule

REGULAR SEASON

Regular season: 25 Home, 25 Road

All Times Central Time

Schedule Subject to Change

All Game Telecasts will be preceded by “Blackhawks Pregame Live” and followed by “Blackhawks Postgame Live”

(NBCSCH+) designates NBC Sports Chicago Plus telecasts; for specific channel location details, please visit NBCSportsChicago.com/channel-finder

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year.  In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus - massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.  

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