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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks recall Ethan Del Mastro from Rockford (SCH)
Taylor Raddysh proud of his maturation through disappointing Blackhawks season (Sun-Times)
Alex Vlasic has proved his mettle against NHL’s biggest stars this season (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blues 5, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Musings on Madison, Episode 153 — Early reflections on the ’23-24 season; Quenneville speaks (SCH)
Blackhawks extend contracts with WGN Radio, John Wideman, Troy Murray while ruling out simulcast (The Athletic)
What’s the secret behind these Blackhawks sibling successes? (The Athletic)
Athanasiou nearing end of brief, disappointing season with one goal in hand (Sun-Times)
Bedard goes back to center with Lukas Reichel on his line — but is that where the rookie belongs? (Tribune)
Top of the Lottery Prospects: Introducing Macklin Celebrini (SCH)
Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to Rockford as season begins winding down (Sun-Times)
Calder Trophy race between Bedard, Faber reaching its climax (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Don’t forget about Alex Vlasic in debate between young stars Connor Bedard, Brock Faber (The Athletic)
Blackhawks place trust in Connor Bedard to help defend late lead (Sun-Times)
Mr. Big Shot: Connor Bedard’s signature delivery “comes off like a BB, a rocket” (Tribune)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Stars 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Injury updates on Connor Murphy, Reese Johnson (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Colin Blackwell, Blackhawks’ Masterton Trophy nominee, feeling ready to return from injury (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks not as bad as expected at faceoffs, largely thanks to Jason Dickinson (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks player poll: Fights, fashion, music and Connor Bedard superstitions (The Athletic)
Who are the NHL’s best shutdown defensemen and why are they so valuable? (The Athletic)
Note: there’s a reason this is in the “Blackhawks” section)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Sabres 4, Capitals 2 (NHL)
Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 0 (NHL)
Flyers 4, Rangers 1 (NHL)
Penguins 6, Red Wings 5 (NHL)
Senators 3, Lightning 2 (NHL)
Devils 6, Maple Leafs 5 (NHL)
Islanders 3, Canadiens 2 (NHL)
Jets 3, Stars 0 (NHL)
Sharks 3, Kraken 1 (NHL)
Kings 4, Flames 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Celebrini “not too sure” where he’ll play next season (NHL)
Hanifin signs 8-year contract with Golden Knights (NHL)
Demko practices, confident he’ll be set for playoffs (NHL)
Ducks wing Silfverberg retiring at end of season (ESPN)
Sources: NHL plan could move Coyotes to Utah (ESPN)
Hobey Baker finalist Blake signs with Hurricanes (ESPN)
McDavid out for Oilers because of lower-body injury (NHL)
Crosby voted most complete player for 5th year in a row (NHL)
Ovechkin makes history, continues resurgence (NHL)
Copp has broken cheekbone for Red Wings (NHL)
How Lit’s 25-year-old “My Own Worst Enemy” became an NHL anthem (The Athletic)
McDavid day to day, could miss game vs. Vegas (NHL)
Laviolette calls out “vicious” hits after Rangers’ loss (ESPN)
Devils’ Hughes set for shoulder surgery on Wednesday (ESPN)
Canadiens’ Xhekaj to have season-ending surgery (ESPN)
Rantanen in concussion protocol for Avalanche (NHL)
Kane of Oilers fined maximum for slashing (NHL)
Devils G Kahkonen injured in loss to Predators (ESPN)
NHL referee collides with Fleury, exits on stretcher (ESPN)
Coyotes announce commitment to win land auction (NHL)
Ekblad likely out for Panthers until playoffs (NHL)
Devils sign coveted college free agent Wendt (ESPN)
Flyers’ Couturier to miss first 2 games of road trip (ESPN)
Top NCAA free agent Graf signs with Sharks (ESPN)
Flyers need “another level,” Tortorella says (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
2024 Worlds: Quarterfinal games set (The Ice Garden)
2024 Worlds Recap: Simms’ first goal powers Team USA over Canada in overtime thriller (The Ice Garden)
DuPont to play in WHL next season as 15-year-old (NHL)
Walter Cup unveiled as PWHL’s new title trophy (ESPN)
How to watch 2024 World Championships (The Ice Garden)
2024 Worlds Preview from The Ice Garden: Canada, Japan, Czechia, United States, Finland, Denmark
Ten stats and a movie (recommendation): European dynasties, dominant players & promotions (The Ice Garden)