The Chicago Blackhawks are not making a coaching change despite a 4-13-1 start, according to a report by The Athletic’s Scott Powers cited by Sportsnet on Sunday.

Jeff Blashill will remain head coach after Chicago’s early-season struggles deepened with a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. The Blackhawks’ record leaves them ahead of only the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference.

Chicago was off Sunday and does not play again until Thursday. The break had prompted speculation about a possible coaching change, Sportsnet reported, but Powers’ reporting indicates Blashill will get more time.

The former Detroit Red Wings coach joined Chicago ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Blackhawks finished that campaign 29-39-14 and missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.

The reported decision keeps Blashill in place as Chicago looks to improve results during a lengthy rebuild.

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