2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks season
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The 2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 96th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.[2] The Blackhawks were led by Jeremy Colliton until he was fired on November 6, 2021, after the team started with a 1–9–2 record; he has been replaced by interim coach Derek King.[3]
2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks | |
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Division | 7th Central |
Conference | 14th Western |
2021–22 record | 28–42–12 |
Home record | 14–21–6 |
Road record | 14–21–6 |
Goals for | 219 |
Goals against | 291 |
Team information | |
General manager | Stan Bowman (Oct. 13 – Oct. 26) Kyle Davidson (Oct. 26 – Apr. 29) |
Coach | Jeremy Colliton (Oct. 13 – Nov. 6) Derek King (interim, Nov. 6 – Apr. 29) |
Captain | Jonathan Toews |
Alternate captains | Alex DeBrincat Patrick Kane Connor Murphy |
Arena | United Center |
Average attendance | 18,489[1] |
Minor league affiliate(s) | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) Indy Fuel (ECHL) |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Alex DeBrincat (41) |
Assists | Patrick Kane (66) |
Points | Patrick Kane (92) |
Penalty minutes | Connor Murphy (47) |
Plus/minus | 3 tied (0) |
Wins | Marc-Andre Fleury (19) |
Goals against average | Marc-Andre Fleury (2.95) |
After the prior season was shortened and realigned due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,[4][5] the NHL announced that divisions and conferences would be used for the season.[6] Realignment of divisions occurred as the Seattle Kraken began their first season in the Pacific Division while the Arizona Coyotes moved to the Central Division.[7]
The Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention of April 5, 2022, after wins by the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators.[8]