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Teuvo Teravainen helps the Blackhawks beat the Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's season debut

Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard’s first game of the season

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Blackhawks star Connor Bedard makes his season debut against the Penguins

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard made an immediate impact in his season debut

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Nets first NHL goal Kantserov tallied a goal and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Carolina.

Impact Kantserov's first NHL goal arrived directly off a draw, where he intercepted a pass and took the puck down the ice and past Carolina's Brandon Bussi. The 22-year-old Kantserov appears to be finding his footing in the NHL after posting three shots on net in addition to his goal. The rookie had a strong season with the KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk in 2025-26, where he compiled 36 goals and 64 points across 63 regular-season outings. He'll have plenty of opportunities to produce on Chicago's top line in 2026-27, making him a solid stash candidate in fantasy while he continues to get his bearings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks

Patrick Kane is back on the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks for his 20th NHL season

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Set for prominent role Kantserov is expected to play a major role with Chicago in the 2026-27 season, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday.

Impact Kantserov's puck skills have already impressed head coach Jeff Blashill. The 21-year-old Kantserov will compete for a top-six role with the Blackhawks during training camp, and he should see time on the power play. He produced 36 goals and 64 points in 63 KHL regular-season appearances for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Inks entry-level deal Kantserov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Impact Kantserov scored 36 goals and 64 points in 63 outings with KHL Magnitogorsk in the 2025-26 regular season. He also contributed four goals and eight points in 15 KHL playoff appearances this year. After that level of success in the KHL, Kantserov should be able to secure a spot on Chicago's Opening Night roster for the upcoming campaign.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big performance in win Kantserov scored a goal and added two assists in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 4-2 win over Ak Bars Kazan in Game 2 of the KHL semifinals.

Impact Kantserov is up to eight points in 12 playoff outings. He was a bit limited early in the postseason, but the 21-year-old appears to have turned things around. He'll look to continue contributing as Metallurg pursues a fourth Gagarin Cup title.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores series-clinching goal Kantserov scored the game-winning goal in Metallurg Magnitgorsk's 4-3 overtime win Friday in Game 5 versus Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the second round of the KHL playoffs.

Impact Kantserov tallied at 5:19 of overtime. The 21-year-old erupted into high-profile status with a 36-goal, 64-point effort over 63 regular-season contests, but he's found scoring more difficult in the postseason. He has three goals and five points over 10 outings in the playoffs. Metallurg's win Friday put them into the semifinals, so a decision on Kantserov's potential arrival to Chicago will have to wait a few weeks longer.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 30-goal mark in KHL Kantserov scored a goal in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 4-3 shootout win over Salavat Yulaev Ufa on Friday in the KHL.

Impact With the tally, Kantserov reached the 30-goal mark for the season. He's up to 54 points in 50 outings, including four points over his last five games. The Blackhawks prospect continues to impress, and that will likely make Chicago interested in getting him signed to an entry-level deal for 2026-27 and beyond.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Kantserov scored twice and added two assists in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 5-4 overtime win over Traktor Chelyabinsk on Monday.

Impact Kantserov has been superb this season, but this was his best performance yet. He's up to 26 goals and 45 points over 38 appearances this season. With a breakout year in the KHL, it wouldn't be shocking to see Kantserov come to North America and put in a good challenge for a roster spot in 2026-27.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another big game for Metallurg Kantserov scored a goal and added two assists in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 6-5 win over Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on Wednesday.

Impact This was Kantserov's 11th multi-point effort in 33 contests, as he's racked up 22 goals and 38 points on the year. He's also posted 79 shots on net and a plus-16 rating while being one of Metallurg's most critical players. The 21-year-old Blackhawks prospect will set a new personal best in points with his next scoring contribution.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses 20-goal mark in KHL Kantserov scored twice in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 5-2 win over Barys Astana on Saturday.

Impact Kantserov is still leading the KHL at 21 years old -- he's earned 21 goals and 35 points in 32 contests. He's third in the league in points as well. The Blackhawks prospect is looking like a steal after he was selected 44th overall in 2023, but he'll still need to show he can score at a high pace in the NHL once he comes over to North America.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in KHL win Kantserov scored a goal in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 4-1 win over Barys Astana on Sunday in the KHL.

Impact Kantserov has seven goals and six assists over his last nine contests. Through 25 games, he leads the KHL with 16 goals, and he's second in the league in points (27) behind Metallurg teammate Vladimir Tkachev. Kantersov should have no trouble surpassing his 38-point effort from 47 regular-season games a year ago -- he's already set a career high in goals.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading KHL in goals Kantserov scored his KHL-leading 11th goal of the season in Metallurg Magnitogorsk's 2-1 overtime win over Sibir Novosibirsk on Tuesday.

Impact Kantserov's tally opened the scoring early in the second period. The finishing touch is a bit of a new development for the 21-year-old, who had previously racked up 21 goals and 32 assists in his first 101 KHL regular-season contests prior to 2025-26. In Tuesday's game, he also won 11 of 22 faceoffs, so it appears Metallurg is giving him a look down the middle, though the Blackhawks drafted him as a winger. Kantserov's KHL deal concludes at the end of this season, and if he doesn't re-sign in Russia, he could make the leap to North America for 2026-27.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks prospect notes: Roman Kantserov stepping up in KHL playoffs The Blackhawks have to be ecstatic about how Kantserov's development has played out.

APRIL 16, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Where Roman Kantserov could fit in the Blackhawks' future lineup: Prospect breakdown Scott Powers provides a deep dive into the Blackhawks' 2023 second-rounder that includes a Q&A with Kantserov, a video breakdown and more.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Teuvo Teravainen helps the Blackhawks beat the Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's season debut

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard makes his season debut against the Penguins

Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks