Blackhawks Avoid Sweep vs Kraken with Boisvert's First NHL Goal

Chicago snaps five-game losing streak with road win over Seattle.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:06am

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The Chicago Blackhawks ended their five-game losing streak with a road victory over the Seattle Kraken, powered by Sacha Boisvert's first NHL goal as well as tallies from Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi, and an empty-net goal from Ilya Mikheyev. Connor Bedard recorded his 40th and 41st assists of the season, while Wyatt Kaiser added two assists of his own.

Why it matters

This win helps the Blackhawks avoid a season series sweep against the Kraken and could provide a much-needed boost as they near the end of the regular season. The team has struggled with consistency this year, so this victory could help them regain momentum.

The details

Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal to give the Blackhawks an early lead, and Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi added tallies of their own. Ilya Mikheyev sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minutes. Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks' star rookie, continued his strong season with two more assists, while defenseman Wyatt Kaiser also contributed two helpers.

  • The Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with the win on April 5, 2026.

The players

Sacha Boisvert

A Blackhawks forward who scored his first NHL goal in the game.

Teuvo Teravainen

A Blackhawks forward who scored a goal in the game.

Tyler Bertuzzi

A Blackhawks forward who scored a goal in the game.

Ilya Mikheyev

A Blackhawks forward who scored an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks' star rookie who recorded two assists in the game, bringing his season total to 41.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to see Sacha get his first NHL goal. That really got the team going and set the tone for the night.”

— Jay Zawaski, Blackhawks Analyst

“This was a big win for us after a tough stretch. We needed to bounce back and show what we're capable of, and the guys really stepped up tonight.”

— Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks Forward

What’s next

The Blackhawks will look to build on this win as they continue their push towards the playoffs. Their next game is at home against the division-leading Colorado Avalanche on April 8th.

The takeaway

This victory could provide a much-needed confidence boost for the Blackhawks as they aim to finish the season strong and secure a playoff berth. The team's young stars, like Boisvert and Bedard, continue to make an impact, offering hope for the future.