Wild Face Blackhawks and Blues in Preseason

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to play the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues in the 2026 NHL Preseason, according to Yahoo Sports NHL. The matchup will consist of a home-and-home series with each team, totaling four games.

The specific dates for the games are: Minnesota Wild at Chicago on September 19, 2026, followed by Chicago at Minnesota on September 21, 2026, then Chicago at St. Louis on September 24, 2026, and concluding with St.

Louis at Chicago on September 26, 2026. This preseason schedule is part of a shift in the NHL, which has reduced the number of preseason games to four in favor of expanding the regular season to 84 games.

This means the Wild will focus on close geographical rivals for their preseason preparation. The upcoming games will allow the Wild to assess their roster and prepare for the regular season, highlighting the importance of these matchups in their overall strategy.

The Blackhawks are expected to showcase new players in these matchups, including Bowen Byram, Roman Kantserov, Ian Cole, and Cole Smith, among others. The NHL is anticipated to release its full schedule, including promotional events, in the coming weeks.