Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic stopped by the CHGO studios before the team’s return to action this weekend. Vlasic talked about the 4 Nations Face-Off and what he’s looking forward to over the remaining 27 games of the season.

Sweden knocked off a short-handed Team USA 2-1 on Monday night. The game held little meaning, as USA and Canada had already clinched their spots in Thursday's championship, but Team USA's dream for a perfect 4 Nations Face-Off fell short. Join Greg Boysen, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski for the CHGO Blackhawks Team USA 4 Nations Postgame Podcast.

After a raucous start to the USA vs Canada Four Nations Face-Off game, which featured three fights in the first nine seconds, Team USA prevailed 3-1 after an impressive defensive performance. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 25 Canada shots, while the US got goals from Jake Guentzel (2) and Dylan Larkin. Join Greg Boysen, Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski on the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Show.

It was close until it wasn't. Team USA scored four third-period goals to run away with the 6-1 win over Finland in the Four Nations Face-Off. Matthew and Brady Tkachuk combined for four goals and five points in the win, while Blackhawks forward Teuvo Teräväinen was shut out for Finland in the loss.

The Four Nations Face-Off is finally here, and while Teuvo Teräväinen is the only Blackhawk in the tournament, there's still plenty of excitement around what should be an incredible two weeks of hockey. Join Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski as they preview the tournament and make their predictions on who will take home the inaugural Four Nations Face-Off championship.

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler published his list of the Top 100 Drafted NHL Prospects, which is LOADED with Blackhawks. We'll get Scott's thoughts on the team's prospect depth and wrap up your mailbag questions on this episode of CHGO Blackhawks.

Time for another Mailbag Monday episode of CHGO Blackhawks. This week, we're looking long-term to the trade deadline, draft, free agency, and beyond. Join Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski as they answer all of your questions, including thoughts on a potential Seth Jones trade, who the Hawks could get to help Connor Bedard, and more!

The Chicago Blackhawks head into the Four Nations Face-off break on a shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues after a wild 5-5 game and 10-round shootout to fall 6-5. Ryan Donato scored his 19th goal of the season to extend his team-lead, Ilya Mikheyev had a three-point night, and Connor Bedard continued to score at his point-per-game pace over the last 22 games. Join Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi on the CHGO Blackhawks Postgame Podcast as they recap the back and forth night in St. Louis.