Morning Bag Skate: 8-16-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS-GOLDEN KNIGHTS

RECAP: Blackhawks fall 2-1 to Golden Knights in Game 3, on brink of elimination (SCH)

Fleury gets call, flashes magic touch in win (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Brown gives Golden Knights lift on moment’s notice (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

‘So close yet so far’: For Black Aces, bubble life is thrilling yet mind-numbing (The Athletic)

Blackhawks loan Chalupa to Mountfield HK in Czech Republic (SCH)

Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights series: Preview, analysis, recaps and more (SCH)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAP: Kuemper’s 49 saves steal Game 3 victory from Avalanche, Coyotes win of series (Mile High Hockey)

Blues may start Allen over Binnington in goal vs. Canucks in Game 3 (NHL)

Video room: A look at mounting mistakes that have Blues in a 2-0 hole (The Athletic)

NHL

RECAP: Bruins defeat Hurricanes in Game 3, lead series (NHL)

Svechnikov injured in Hurricanes loss to Bruins in Game 3 (NHL)

Rask will not play for Bruins rest of playoffs (Cup of Chowder)

RECAP: Lightning defeat Blue Jackets in Game 3, take series lead (Raw Charge)

Islanders eye faster start vs. Capitals in Game 3 (NHL)

‘He’s underrated like Backstrom’: Inside Horvat’s playoff takeover (The Athletic)

Why Rangers shouldn’t trade No. 1 pick for need (Blueshirt Banter)