How to Watch Blackhawks at Utah HC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time, Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2024-25 NHL season Tuesday when they visit the Utah Hockey Club (formerly the Arizona Coyotes) for an opening-night tilt at 9 p.m. CT.

Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club Preview

After finishing last season with a 23-53-6 record (52 points), the second-worst mark in the NHL, the Blackhawks are looking to take a step forward in their rebuild.

Operating as the Arizona Coyotes last season, the Utah Hockey Club posted a 36-41-5 record (77 points) and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tuesday marks the first meeting of the season between Chicago and Utah. The Blackhawks went 2-1 against the Coyotes in last season's head-to-head series, notching a 7-4 win in the most recent meeting on March 10 at the United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club Injury Report

Chicago Blackhawks: Laurent Brossoit (right knee, on injured/non-roster), Wyatt Kaiser (illness, on injured reserve), and Artyom Levshunov (right foot, on injured/non-roster) are OUT.

Utah Hockey Club: Nick Bjugstad (upper body, on IR), Curtis Douglas (undisclosed, on injured/non-roster), John Marino (upper body, on IR), Sam Lipkin (undisclosed, on injured/non-roster), and Shea Weber (lower body, on LTIR) are OUT.

Related: Blackhawks Finalize Opening Night Roster, Tweak Projected Lineup vs. Utah

How to Watch Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club

For fans looking for how to watch the Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club game live, several streaming and TV options are available. The game will air on ESPN nationally. Viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2024

Time: 9 p.m. CT

TV Channel: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN+

Related: Chicago Blackhawks Broadcast Schedule for 2024-25 Season: TV Channels, Streaming, Radio

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