Lukas Reichel is set to make his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks after being a healthy scratch for the first four games. He will center the fourth line alongside veterans Pat Maroon and Craig Smith during the home opener against the San Jose Sharks. Coach Luke Richardson believes this matchup will benefit Reichel's skating ability.

In addition, Alec Martinez has been placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury, while Isaak Phillips has been recalled from the AHL. Reichel, a first-round pick in 2020, aims to build on his previous performance despite facing challenges with consistency.