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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Hurricanes 6, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks notes: Luke Richardson tells Lukas Reichel to “find that desire internally” in Rockford (Sun-Times)
Connor Bedard has unlocked Philipp Kurashev. Has he found his long-term wingman? (The Athletic)
How much will Alex Vlasic get on his next contract? (The Athletic)
Blackhawks send Lukas Reichel to Rockford (SCH) (Sun-Times)
At 18, Connor Bedard already is the Blackhawks’ beating heart: “We go as he goes” (The Athletic)
Blackhawks notes: Kevin Korchinski temporarily benched against Senators after mistakes (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Senators 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
RECAPS: Penguins 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
How one Blackhawks-Penguins game dramatically altered the NHL landscape (The Athletic)
MacKenzie Entwistle’s scoring woes bode poorly for his stick (Sun-Times)
Jaycob Megna, no stranger to outdoor games, anticipates “special” Winter Classic at Wrigley Field (Tribune)
Blackhawks’ penalty kill has been NHL’s best this winter, providing bright spot amid misery (Sun-Times)
3 things we learned from Blackhawks practice, including rookies delivering and Lukas Reichel on the hot seat — again (Tribune)
RECAPS: Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks players buzzing about hosting Winter Classic next season: “That’s pure hockey” (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks one-man trade board: Tyler Johnson (The Athletic)
A Blackhawks’ reporter’s scouting report on Michigan State’s Artyom Levshunov (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Bedard’s return approaching (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Projecting the Blackhawks’ forward group for next season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ attendance back near top of NHL, thanks to broadened demographics (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Rangers 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Powers: Frank Nazar looks ready to sign with the Blackhawks. Now it’s up to him (The Athletic)
Corey Crawford Q&A: Why he retired, Blackhawks career, IceHogs ceremony, life after hockey (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Ducks 4, Sabres 3 (NHL)
Bruins 4, Stars 3 (NHL)
Maple Leafs 4, Blues 2 (NHL)
Wild 10, Canucks 7 (NHL)
Red Wings 4, Kraken 3 (NHL)
Oilers 6, Coyotes 3 (NHL)
Flames 6, Jets 3 (NHL)
Golden Knights 4, Sharks 0 (NHL)
Senators 4, Lightning 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
McDonald out of hospital following cardiac event (ESPN)
Pens raise Jagr’s No. 68: “Best years of my life” (ESPN)
Islanders to host ’26 All-Star Game at UBS Arena (ESPN)
Islanders bear down for Stadium Series (NHL)
Guentzel expected to be out 4 weeks for Penguins (NHL)
Blue Jackets fire Kekalainen as general manager (NHL)
Wheeler helped off ice in Rangers game (NHL)
How NHL players, teams deal with the grind of back-to-back games (ESPN)
Couturier named 20th captain in Flyers history (NHL)
Stadium Series to have park theme this weekend (NHL)
Toronto’s Rielly suspended 5 games for cross-checking (NHL)
Kessel to work out at home of Canucks’ AHL affiliate (NHL)
Sabres’ Power injures hand, out at least a week (ESPN)
Stars Dadonov sidelined indefinitely, DeBoer says (ESPN)
Hertl to have knee surgery, out weeks for Ducks (NHL)
Senators’ Tarasenko open to staying past deadline (NHL)
Va. Senator: Bill for new Wiz, Caps arena is dead (ESPN)
Toronto’s Rielly to have in-person hearing tomorrow (NHL)
Grzelcyk fined maximum for spearing in Bruins game (NHL)
Hurricanes G Raanta will miss at least two weeks (ESPN)
Which NHL teams are making life easiest — and hardest — on their goalies (The Athletic))
HOCKEY WORLD
Reverse sweep gives Canada positive lessons to take into Utica (The Ice Garden)
Lawsuit: Junior hockey violates antitrust law (ESPN)
Where are the best players in the world who aren’t playing in the PWHL? An introduction for new fans (The Ice Garden)
“Nothing like it”: Northeastern wins Beanpot in OT (ESPN)
Bail extended in case of hockey player’s death (ESPN)