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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks might have to decide between re-signing Dickinson or Mikheyev (Sun-Times)
Donato focusing on Blackhawks’ present despite his secured place in Blackhawks’ future (Sun-Times)
Reality Check (Fels)
RECAPS: Devils 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Bertuzzi trying to maintain consistent production under Jeff Blashill (Sun-Times)
Do the Blackhawks have an attendance problem this season (The Athletic)
Blackhawks European prospect update, 11/11: Kantserov, Frondell flourishing (SCH)
What’s driving the Blackhawks’ surprising success? It boils down to Connor Bedard, Spencer Knight and Jeff Blashill (Sun-Times)
Why Connor Bedard is taking flight in his third NHL season (The Athletic)
Hawk Season vs. Duck Season (Fels)
Louis Crevier working on passing as he settles into permanent role in Blackhawks’ lineup (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ winning streak driven by power-play confidence and adjustments (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Red Wings 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Five Blackhawks not named Connor Bedard who shined on Chicago’s road trip (The Athletic)
Breaking down seven important stats from the Blackhawks’ first 15 games (Sun-Times)
Patrick Kane feels like he brlongs in Detroit know, even though Blackhawks’ progress has impressed him (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Flames 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Kings 4, Maple Leafs 3 (NHL)
Stars 7, Canadiens 0 (NHL)
Senators 5, Bruins 3 (NHL)
Red Wings 6, Ducks 3 (NHL)
Panthers 6, Capitals 3 (NHL)
Blue Jackets 5, Oilers 4 (NHL)
Avalanche 6, Sabres 3 (NHL)
Flames 2, Sharks 0 (NHL)
Islanders 4, Golden Knights 3 (NHL)
Kraken 5, Jets 3 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Matthews expected to be out 1 week for Maple Leafs (NHL)
M. Tkachuk could return to ice in next 2 weeks (NHL)
Avs give G Wedgewood 1-year contract extension (ESPN)
Predators miss Josi “tremendously” at Global Series (NHL)
Larsson back in Sweden as Penguins’ 3rd goalie (NHL)
Matthews, Stolarz exit with injuries in Leafs loss (ESPN)
NHL questioning untested ice ahead of Olympics (ESPN)
Avs reward rookie Brindley with 2-year extension (ESPN)
Canes’ rookie D Legault has surgery on cut hand (ESPN)
Sabres center Kulich sidelined with a blood clot (ESPN)
Bridgman, 1975 No. 1 pick and first Sens GM, dies (ESPN)
Capitals expect to be without Dubois 3-4 months (ESPN)
Golden Knights C Karlsson exits loss with injury (ESPN)
Sabres’ Dahlin leaves team to support fiancee (ESPN)
Blues make Kyrou a healthy scratch, then win (ESPN)
Ovechkin scores 900th goal in Capitals win (NHL)
Binnington tries to hide puck from Ovi’s 900th goal (ESPN)
(Author’s note: of fucking course he did)
New deal brings NHL players into VR experience (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
Four standout players from the November Rivalry Series (The Ice Garden)
New PWHL expansion names: Torrent, Goldeneyes (ESPN)
Ex-NHL star Kesler faces sexual conduct charges (ESPN)
PWHL Vancouver Quick Hits: Jerseys, coaching updates & training camp (The Ice Garden)