Morning Bag Skate: 5-4-21

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

RECAPS: Hurricanes 5, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Canes Country) (Tribune) (Sun-Times)

Kurashev’s unique hockey background shaped him into the player he is (The Athletic)

RECAPS: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 4 (SCH) (Tribune) (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Panthers 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Tribune) (Sun-Times)

SCH Podcast: Musings on Madison, Episode 51 - Closing Time (SCH)

Fans permitted inside United Center at 26 percent capacity starting May 7 (SCH)

As the Blackhawks’ fashionistas, Nikita Zadorov and Adam Boqvist share a passion — but different styles (The Athletic)

Adam Boqvist is out for the season with a broken wrist (SCH)

RECAPS: Lightning 7, Blackhawks 4 (SCH) (Raw Charge) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)

Andrew Shaw announces end of his hockey career (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)

SCH Podcast: Monday Deep Dish, Episode 6 — Overrated/Underrated (SCH)

Report: Toews “should be healthy and ready to return” for ‘21-22 season (SCH) (Sun-Times)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAP: Panthers 5, Stars 4 (Defending Big D)

RECAPS: Predators 4, Blue Jackets 3 (On the Forecheck) (The Cannon)

NHL

Look, there were a lot of games last night and I’m a little bit strapped for time so I can’t list all of them here but head on over to NHL.com where you can find all the recaps your heart desires!

HOCKEY WORLD

Czech national team left frustrated and skeptical after cancellation of 2021 Worlds (The Ice Garden)

NWHL Draft set for June 29 (The Ice Garden)