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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Sharks 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
What I think and what I know about the Blackhawks after 10 games (The Athletic)
T.J. Brodie’s defensive struggles pose problem for Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Analyzing Artyom Levshunov’s strong first AHL outings (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 165 — A 10-game update on the ’24-’25 Blackhawks (SCH)
Number Munchers: Checking in after 10 Blackhawks games this season (SCH)
Blackhawks experimenting with power-play roles of Jones, Vlasic (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks have a second-line center problem with Frank Nazar in AHL (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Avalanche 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune)
Pat Maroon’s small roles make a sizable impact on Blackhawks: “I’m trying to get a spark” (Tribune)
Nolan Allan providing “solid play” while adjusting to NHL (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks could be a few ugly goals away from better results (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Stars 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Reichel has another opportunity to turn a flash into long-term momentum (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks players enjoying a collective baby boom: “There are so many kids” (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Flyers 2, Blues 1 (NHL)
Capitals 6, Canadiens 3 (NHL)
Maple Leafs 4, Kraken 1 (NHL)
Hurricanes 8, Bruins 2 (NHL)
Penguins 2, Ducks 1 (NHL)
Oilers 5, Predators 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
NHL suspends Avs’ Stienburg for charging Cernak (ESPN)
Sharks’ Celebrini returns to team activities (ESPN)
Canes G Andersen nursing lower-body injury (ESPN)
McDavid out 2-3 weeks for Oilers with ankle injury (NHL)
Liljegren traded to San Jose by Toronto for Benning, picks (NHL)
Colton out 6-8 weeks with broken foot (NHL)
Maatta traded to Utah by Red Wings for draft pick (NHL)
Dahlin fined $5K for high-sticking (ESPN)
A year after Adam Johnson’s death, why are NHL players resistant to skate-cut protection? (The Athletic)
McDavid sustains lower-body injury in Oilers loss (NHL)
McCabe signs 5-year deal with Maple Leafs (NHL)
Stamkos set for emotional visit to face Lightning (NHL)
Jets showing “no complacency” amidst 8-game win streak (NHL)
Kolosov makes debut as Flyers weigh GK options (ESPN)
Flyers forward Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing (ESPN)
Islanders, forward Martin agree to 1-year deal (ESPN)
Rangers extend Lafreniere after breakout season (ESPN)
Theodore signs 7-year, $51.975 million contract with Golden Knights (NHL)
Duclair out 4-6 weeks for Islanders (NHL)
Crosby should be Canada captain at 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, McDavid says (NHL)
Jarry sent back to Pittsburgh; Barkov could return for Panthers on Saturday (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL plans to add 2 teams for 2025-26 season (ESPN)
PWHL expansion preparation has begun (The Ice Garden)
OHL cooperates with sexual assault investigation (ESPN)
PWHL opens expanded, second season Nov. 30 (ESPN)