What happened: Martin Misiak scored Tuesday to make it 3-1 for Chicago in preseason action.

Why it matters: Preseason goals matter most in roster-evaluation season, with Chicago building toward the 2025-26 campaign. The play also gave the Blackhawks a two-goal cushion instead of a one-shot game.

What to watch: Watch whether Chicago protects that margin and whether Misiak keeps forcing his way into the conversation as preseason minutes sort themselves out.