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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks feel “sick of losing” but must channel frustrations in productive ways (Sun-Times)
Lazerus: It’s open season on Connor Bedard as the NHL continues to fail its biggest stars (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blue Jackets 5, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Odds in Blackhawks’ favor for No. 1 draft pick again as season winds down (The Athletic)
Tyler Johnson remembers old prank as trade-deadline anxiety increases (Sun-Times)
Despite ugly record, Blackhawks will continue to work on nuances (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
How do Blackhawks goalies stay focused during in-game downtime? (Sun-Times)
Louis Crevier feels like “a real hockey player” after losing a tooth in practice (Tribune)
Lukas Reichel out to prove he belongs in NHL with Blackhawks again (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 149 — Retirements, returns and rankings, oh my! (SCH)
Bedard providing Blackhawks subtle leadership despite quieter personality (Sun-Times)
Kaiser rediscovering game in AHL (The Athletic)
NCAA Prospect Update, 2/27: Moore, Rinzel flourishing as Minnesota freshmen (SCH)
Athanasiou finally nearing return after long injury absence (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks hope Kevin Korchinski benefits in long term from lessons by fire (Sun-Times)
Lazerus: Patrick Kane, Connor Bedard, Chris Chelios and Blackhawks’ fortune (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Chelios recounts his legendary career during Blackhawks ceremony he never expected to get (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago as Blackhawks opponent for first time (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Breaking down Blackhawks’ options on trade market ahead of likely quiet deadline (Sun-Times)
Musings on Madison, Episode 148 — Bedard’s back! (SCH)
Seth Jones feeling emotional weight of Blackhawks’ constant losing: “It’s not fun for anybody in here” (Sun-Times)
Lazerus: Forgotten Blackhawks great Steve Larmer’s No. 28 belongs in the United Center rafters, too (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Flyers 3, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Coyotes 5, Capitals 2 (NHL)
Kings 5, Devils 1 (NHL)
Jets 5, Sabres 2 (NHL)
Wild 4, Sharks 3 (NHL)
Canucks 2, Ducks 1 (NHL)
Oilers 6, Penguins 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Quick signs 1-year contract with Rangers (NHL)
Kuznetsov clears waivers, loaned to AHL by Capitals (NHL)
Canucks, Petterson reach 8-year extension (ESPN)
Avs send MacDermid to Devils for pick, Bardakov (ESPN)
Maple Leafs get Lyubushkin from Ducks in 3-way deal (NHL)
Senators center Norris out for “extended period” (ESPN)
Leafs, Sabres coaches fined for arguing with refs (ESPN)
Stars acquire Tanev from Flames 3-team trade (NHL)
Winnipeg “strong NHL market,” Commissioner says (NHL)
Guentzel skates for 1st time since injury (NHL)
Couture wants to stay with Sharks after deadline (NHL)
Nichushkin cleared to practice by assistance program (NHL)
Injured Rust stays home as Pens begin road trip (ESPN)
Kotkaniemi of Hurricanes fined maximum for elbowing (NHL)
Kings place forward Arvidsson on long-term IR (ESPN)
Capitals concern “fairly high” for Oshie (NHL)
Stone week to week for Vegas with upper-body injury (NHL)
Penguins won’t rule out trading Guentzel, GM says (NHL)
Blood clotting issue “scary time,” Andersen says (NHL)
Panthers winger Lomberg fined $2k for elbowing (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL unveils playoff format, halts expansion talk (ESPN)
Hockey Canada sex assault case to get jury trial (ESPN)
Rheaume thrilled to see boom in girls youth hockey (NHL)
How Kendall Coyne Schofield and the PWHL aim to “change the landscape of women’s hockey forever” (Tribune)
Crease Chats makes its debut on The Ice Garden podcast feed (The Ice Garden)
Reverse sweep gives Canada positive lessons to take into Utica (The Ice Garden)