Morning Bag Skate: 2-1-21

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BLACKHAWKS

RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Blue Jackets 1 (SCH) (The Cannon) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)

Blackhawks rookie Philipp Kurashev seizing opportunity (The Athletic)

Who wins in a Blackhawks version of the Royal Rumble? (SCH)

Blackhawks cancel Saturday practice; Beaudin, Carpenter added to COVID-19 list (SCH)

What we know about the Blackhawks’ COVID-19 situation (The Athletic)

Blackhawks squandering great goaltending with lack of 5-on-5 offense (Sun-Times)

Nicolas Beaudin’s assertiveness, supported by Blackhawks coaches, helps him break into NHL (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Blue Jackets 2, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (The Cannon) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)

Blackhawks sign defenseman Madison Bowey to 2-year, $1.45 million deal (SCH)

Prospect report: Lukas Reichel’s strong DEL start (SCH)

Kevin Lankinen’s journey to Chicago: “He was so determined” (The Athletic)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAPS: Hurricanes 4, Stars 3 OT/SO (Defending Big D) (Canes Country)

RECAPS: Lightning 4, Predators 3 (Raw Charge) (On the Forecheck)

RECAP: Panthers 3, Red Wings 2 (OT) (Winging it in Motown) (Litter Box Cats)

RECAPS: Hurricanes 4, Stars 1 (Canes Country) (Defending Big D)

NHL

REPORT: Rangers waive Tony DeAngelo (Blueshirt Banter)

REPORT: DeAngelo, Georgiev had “Altercation” following loss vs. Pittsburgh (Blueshirt Banter)

RECAP: Wild 4, Avalanche 3 (NHL)

RECAP: Oilers 8, Senators 5 (NHL)

RECAP: Blues 4, Ducks 1 (NHL)

RECAP: Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (NHL)

RECAP: Capitals 4, Bruins 3 (OT) (NHL)

RECAP: Flames 2, Canadiens 0 (NHL)

RECAP: Canucks 4, Jets 1 (NHL)

RECAP: Oilers 4, Leafs 3 (OT) (NHL)

RECAP: Flyers 3, Islanders 2 (OT) (NHL)

RECAP: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (NHL)

RECAP: Penguins 5, Rangers 4 (OT) (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

In its 11th year, has #BellLetsTalk Day made an impact? (SCH)

The Metropolitan Riveters are leaving the Lake Placed bubble due to COVID-19 concerns (The Ice Garden)

Daniel Carcillo hopes to heal fellow TBI survivors with psilocybin mushrooms (Sun-Times)

2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid, Day Five (The Ice Garden)