Blackhawks End Season With Win Over Sharks

Chicago secures victory in final game of 2025-26 NHL campaign

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Blackhawks' season-ending victory over the Sharks showcases the team's young talent and provides optimism for the future.Chicago Today

The Chicago Blackhawks closed out their 2025-26 NHL season with a win over the San Jose Sharks. Louis Crevier scored two goals, while Sam Rinzel, Nick Lardis, and Ryan Greene each added a goal to power the Blackhawks to victory and win the season series against the Sharks.

Why it matters

The Blackhawks' win over the Sharks caps off their 2025-26 season, providing a positive note to end the year on after a challenging campaign. The team's young core, including Crevier, Rinzel, and Lardis, showcased their potential in the final game.

The details

In the Blackhawks' 5-3 win over the Sharks, Louis Crevier led the way with two goals. Sam Rinzel, Nick Lardis, and Ryan Greene each added a goal of their own to secure the victory for Chicago. The win gave the Blackhawks the season series over San Jose.

  • The Blackhawks played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season on April 16, 2026.

The players

Louis Crevier

A young forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored two goals in the team's season-ending win over the San Jose Sharks.

Sam Rinzel

A Blackhawks forward who scored a goal in the team's victory over the Sharks.

Nick Lardis

A Blackhawks forward who found the back of the net in Chicago's win over San Jose.

Ryan Greene

A Blackhawks player who contributed a goal in the team's season-ending game against the Sharks.

Jay Zawaski

A host of the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast who discussed the team's win over the Sharks.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to end the season on a high note with a win over the Sharks. The young guys really stepped up and showed what they can do.”

— Jay Zawaski, CHGO Blackhawks Podcast Host

What’s next

The Blackhawks will now turn their attention to the offseason and preparing for the 2026-27 NHL campaign.

The takeaway

The Blackhawks' season-ending win over the Sharks provided a positive conclusion to a challenging year, with the team's young core players showcasing their potential and giving fans hope for the future.