The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks renew their Central Division rivalry Tuesday night at United Center.
Chicago would love nothing more than to use the occasion to collect its first victory of the young season.
The Blackhawks enter Tuesday’s matchup at 0-3-0 after a difficult start to the 2026-27 campaign and will try to change their fortunes in front of their home crowd.
St. Louis comes to Chicago at 1-1-0 while finishing a season-opening three-game road trip. The Blues have an opportunity to head home with a winning record before playing their first game of the season in St. Louis.
Division games always carry a little extra intrigue, even this early on the schedule.
For fans looking to watch Tuesday’s matchup, here is everything to know.
What Time Is Blues vs. Blackhawks?
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
St. Louis opened its season on the road with a win at the Dallas Stars before continuing the trip against the Colorado Avalanche. The loss in Denver got ugly quickly.
Tuesday represents the final stop before the Blues return to St. Louis for their home opener against San Jose on Thursday.
What Channel Is Blues vs. Blackhawks On?
The Blues broadcast is available through St. Louis’ regional television coverage and Blue Note+.
Chicago-area viewers can watch the Blackhawks broadcast on CHSN.
Eligible out-of-market viewers can also watch through NHL Power Play on ESPN+.
As always with regional NHL broadcasts, availability can vary by location.
Blackhawks Search For First Victory
The standings aren’t particularly meaningful during the first week of October, but Chicago certainly doesn’t want its winless start to linger.
There is also the familiarity that comes with a Central Division matchup.
The NHL’s expanded 84-game schedule includes additional divisional games this season, increasing the importance of matchups like Tuesday’s over the course of the year.
It might only be October.
Two points against a division rival still count the same.
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