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BLACKHAWKS
Tyler Johnson putting aside frustrations to help Blackhawks clear up “gray areas” (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks observations: Will another unexpected late-season win have larger implications? (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Flyers 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Wyatt Kaiser now using his speed to escape trouble, not create it (Sun-Times)
Evaluating Luke Richardson’s first two seasons as Blackhawks coach requires looking beyond the losses (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Senators 2, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Tinordi haunted by inconsistency in disappointing season (Sun-Times)
With Blackhawks’ TV deal with NBC Sports Chicago expiring, what are their options? (The Athletic)
Blackhawks helping prospect Oliver Moore learn new ways to employ, fluctuate speed (Sun-Times)
Seth Jones and other Blackhawks defensemen are on track for scoring highs. What’s behind the turnaround? (Tribune)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Flames 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
Reichel’s next step in Blackhawks comeback: Translate possession into production (Sun-Times)
Column: Slack effort by Blackhawks is coach Luke Richardson’s cue to get firm (Tribune)
Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 3/25: Commesso, Stauber backstop the IceHogs recent surge (SCH)
With 11 games left, Blackhawks seem nearly locked into second-best lottery odds (Sun-Times)
Samuel Savoie has more knowledge, same “pop” after recovering from broken leg (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks free agent targets: 7 defensemen Chicago could add this summer (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Sharks 4 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Canucks 3, Ducks 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
NHL style power rankings: Connor Bedard, Linus Ullmark and a Celine Dion visit (The Athletic)
Hartman of Wild to have Player Safety hearing (NHL)
Fantilli may not play again this season for Columbus (NHL)
Flyers help launch Delaware women’s hockey program (NHL)
Fedotov joins Flyers; eligible for playoffs (NHL)
Canadiens’ Guhle gets one-game suspension (ESPN)
Ducks’ Strome fined $5k for cross-checking (ESPN)
Why some top Canadian prospects are choosing college over juniors (ESPN)
Marner not expected back for Toronto this week (NHL)
Sundqvist out remainder of season for Blues (NHL)
Bear to enter NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program (NHL)
Wizards, Capitals to stay in DC with arena upgrade (ESPN)
Annunen signs 2-year contract with Avalanche (NHL)
Jets coach Bowness set to return against Oilers (ESPN)
We’ve taken editorial liberties with the headline but here’s a bunch of people, who are all extremely wrong, trying to claim Brock Faber could win the Calder (The Athletic)
Ovechkin leading Capitals’ resurgence heading into wild card showdown against Detroit (NHL)
Jagr bobbleheads found, to be distributed by Penguins (NHL)
St. Louis to return for Canadiens on Tuesday (NHL)
Shane Doan’s son, Josh, to make Coyotes debut (ESPN)
Barkov, Ekblad close to returning for Panthers (NHL)
Source: Capitals’ Wilson won’t appeal 6-game ban (ESPN)
For multilingual NHL players, whatever language comes out first wins (The Athletic)
Wilson of Capitals offered in-person hearing (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Ten stats and a movie (recommendation): European dynasties, dominant players & promotions (The Ice Garden)
PWHL Montreal’s Mariah Keopple on adjusting to the pros, her game and her fits (The Ice Garden)
NCAA: Ohio State claims 2024 national title over Wisconsin in thriller (The Ice Garden)
Cornell’s Izzy Daniel wins Patty Kazmaier award (The Ice Garden)