CHICAGO – Perhaps Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard will always be compared to one another. They were both labeled generational-type talents when they selected first overall in the NHL Draft, with Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023 and Celebrini to the San Jose Sharks the next year.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This fixture takes place at the United Center. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks play the San Jose Sharks as losers of five straight games. Chicago has a 21-25-9 record overall and an 11-14-5 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks are 6-7-4 in one-goal games.

The Chicago Blackhawks blueliners have seen some offensive production this season under coach Jeff Blashill. Could the defenseman role warrant more offense?

Jonathan Toews will make his return to Chicago on Monday night, and before the game, Connor Murphy spoke of his former teammate.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks meet Friday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with puck drop set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke with the Tribune about the pace of the rebuild, coach Jeff Blashill’s approach and Connor Bedard’s leadership.

WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the Blackhawks’ 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks at the United Center to snap a five-game winless skid. Steve Konroyd joins the