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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Golden Knights 3, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks’ draft-lottery odds locked in with top-four pick guaranteed (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks prospect notes: Roman Kantserov stepping up in KHL playoffs (The Athletic)
Seth Jones much better in second half of season, just like ’22-23 (Sun-Times)
Analyzing Blackhawks’ fans attendance at the United Center this season (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks sign Frank Nazar to entry-level contract (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Predators 5, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Could Kevin Korchinski develop over time like Predators star Roman Josi? (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks recall Ethan Del Mastro from Rockford (SCH)
Does Joel Quenneville deserve a second chance? (The Athletic)
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)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Senators 3, Bruins 1 (NHL)
Blue Jackets 6, Hurricanes 3 (NHL)
Red Wings 5, Canadiens 4 (NHL)
Capitals 2, Flyers 1 (NHL)
Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 2 (NHL)
Jets 4, Kraken 3 (NHL)
Canucks 4, Flames 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Granato fired by Sabres, no replacement named (NHL)
Edwards, longtime voice of Bruins, set to retire (ESPN)
Landeskog watches practice, but return “not close” (ESPN)
NHL: Record 22.5M fans went to games in ’23-24 (ESPN)
Canadiens call up D-man who had legal issue (ESPN)
Panthers re-sign GM Zito, add on title of president (ESPN)
Ducks sign top NCAA goal-scorer Gauthier (NHL)
Buium set for NHL Draft after NCAA title win (NHL)
Bruins defenseman Shattenkirk fined for stick hit (ESPN)
Caps D Jensen conscious, alert after hit into boards (ESPN)
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))
HOCKEY WORLD
Denver blanks BC, wins 10th NCAA championship (ESPN)
Poulin comes up clutch again as Canada beats US to win Women’s Worlds gold (Sportsnet) (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)