The Oilers acquired Dach and forward Jason Dickinson in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick earlier this week. A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. He is expected to make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. It's unclear whether Dach will report directly to the Oilers or their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
It's unclear when Dach suffered the injury, but he took just one shift in the second period before exiting the game for good. The 23-year-old forward has three goals and six assists in 51 games this season.
Dach will take a seat on Friday as the Blackhawks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Dach has three goals and six assists in 50 games this season.
Landon Slaggert will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Dach to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Dach has not played in a full week. He has nine points (3G / 6A) in 49 games this season.
With Frank Nazar returning from injury on Friday, Colton Dach finds himself the odd man out of Chicago's lineup vs. Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old has hit everything that moves this season, ranking seventh in the NHL with 172 hits and also has picked up career highs in goals (3), points (9) and PIMs (45) across 49 games played.
Dach slots into the lineup in place of Connor Bedard, who was a surprise scratch due to an illness. Dach has appeared in 44 games this season, logging three goals and five assists.
Dach exited Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings after 11:27 time-on-ice due to an elbow injury, and will not play on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 12:08 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 25 games this season.
Lukas Reichel will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against Utah HC, allowing Dach to re-enter the lineup. Dach made his NHL debut on January 3rd and was a regular in the Blackhawks lineup for the entire month before being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) at the beginning of February. The 22-year-old forward has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Blackhawks this season.
Dach made his NHL debut on January 3rd and was a regular in the Blackhawks lineup for the entire month before being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) at the beginning of February. The 22-year-old forward has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Blackhawks this season.
A second round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach has appeared in 13 NHL games this season, scoring one goal and adding three assists. He has 12 goals and 13 assists in 30 AHL games this season. Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.
With Craig Smith (knee) returning to Chicago's lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, Dach will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games this season.
Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Dach to return to the lineup from a one-game absence. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:37 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games this season.
Landon Slaggert with make his season debut with the Blackhawks on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lighting, resulting in Dach being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:37 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games this season.
Dach was recalled on Thursday and will likely make his NHL debut on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 21-year-old Dach is in his second professional season, scoring 25 points (12G / 13A) in 30 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
