In addition, Blashill announced that Dickinson is a game-time decision for the Blackhawks' next matchup against the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 19. If Dickinson is unable to play against the Ducks, the Blackhawks will need to adjust without having their veteran center.

Over his 26 seasons as an NHL coach, Quenneville has gone 971-574-151 with 77 ties with the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, Blackhawks, Panthers and Ducks. He ranks second in NHL history in wins, behind only Scotty Bowman (1,244).

Ducks' electrifying offense and dominant power play emerge, but defensive woes and weak competition may temper early enthusiasm.

Seth Jarvis scored his 100th and 101st NHL goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes remained the NHL’s only unbeaten team with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

The first contest will be at Chicago, where coach Joel Quenneville won three Stanley Cups and returns for the first time following a sexual abuse scandal.

Rod Brind’amour and the Carolina Hurricanes visited Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The Hurricanes were on the second game of their six-game road trip and were looking for a win as triumphant as their 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Chicago's surprising hot streak meets Anaheim's struggles. Bedard and the Blackhawks aim to continue their ATS dominance against a vulnerable Ducks squad.