Columbus and Boston are new additions to the Blackhawks' preseason schedule, which the team announced on Thursday morning.
They'll also make their first trip to the new Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit when they face the Red Wings on Sept. 28. The Blackhawks host Detroit in Sept. 21.
The Blackhawks will open their preseason schedule in Columbus on Sept. 19, hosting the Blue Jackets on Sept. 23. They'll travel to Boston on Sept. 25 and then host the Bruins on Sept. 30.
