Rinzel and Frondell score, Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane's return to Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in their home opener on October 7, 2026, securing their first win of the season. Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored two minutes apart in the second period to help power the victory. The game marked Patrick Kane's first home appearance with the Blackhawks since he signed a two-year, $16 million contract in July.