Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Chicago Blackhawks open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Last season the Chicago Blackhawks finished 29-39-14 with 72 points; missed the playoffs. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Chicago Blackhawks have roughly a 8% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 81 points (longshot). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.