The Chicago Blackhawks open their preseason schedule against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. It’s the first of two preseason meetings between the two teams. They’ll face off again Saturday, Sept. 29 in Chicago.
Cam Ward and Collin Delia will split time in net for Chicago. Ward, who signed a one-year deal worth $3 million this offseason, is expected to be the Blackhawks’ starting goaltender if Corey Crawford (concussion) is unable to start the season. The 34-year-old Ward posted a 23-14-4 record with a 2.