2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 96th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. The Blackhawks were led by Jeremy Colliton until he was fired on November 6, 2021, after the team started with a 1–9–2 record; he has been replaced by interim coach Derek King.
| 2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|
| Division | 7th Central |
| Conference | 14th Western |
| 2021–22 record | 28–42–12 |
| Home record | 14–21–6 |
| Road record | 14–21–6 |
| Goals for | 219 |
| Goals against | 291 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Stan Bowman (Oct. 13 – Oct. 26) Kyle Davidson (Oct. 26 – Apr. 29) |
| Coach | Jeremy Colliton (Oct. 13 – Nov. 6) Derek King (interim, Nov. 6 – Apr. 29) |
| Captain | Jonathan Toews |
| Alternate captains | Alex DeBrincat Patrick Kane Connor Murphy |
| Arena | United Center |
| Average attendance | 18,489 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) Indy Fuel (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Alex DeBrincat (41) |
| Assists | Patrick Kane (66) |
| Points | Patrick Kane (92) |
| Penalty minutes | Connor Murphy (47) |
| Plus/minus | 3 tied (0) |
| Wins | Marc-Andre Fleury (19) |
| Goals against average | Marc-Andre Fleury (2.95) |
After the prior season was shortened and realigned due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL announced that divisions and conferences would be used for the season. Realignment of divisions occurred as the Seattle Kraken began their first season in the Pacific Division while the Arizona Coyotes moved to the Central Division.
The Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention of April 5, 2022, after wins by the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators.