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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Wild 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up (SCH)
Blackhawks’ current usage of Nick Lardis isn’t working and doesn’t make sense (Sun-Times)
Grzelcyk’s work ethic and “stabilizing presence” an example for young Blackhawks to follow (Tribune)
A look at the future? Blackhawks go with youngest defenseman group yet (Athletic)
RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic) (Fels)
Anton Frondell has more to accomplish in Sweden before joining Blackhawks (Athletic)
Blackhawks sign Sacha Boisvert to entry-level contract (SCH) (Tribune) (Athletic) (Athletic II)
How Artyom Levshunov has improved his defensive play along with the Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one part of NHL’s push to grow hockey there (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Tyler Bertuzzi brings different style, leadership to Chicago: “He just does Bert” (Athletic)
Could the Blackhawks trade for Robert Thomas, Jason Robertson or Matthew Knies this summer? (Sun-Times)
Why is Andrew Mangiapane getting more playing time than Nick Lardis? (Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 206 — On-ice reactions and deadline transactions (SCH)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Bruins 6, Jets 1 (NHL)
Senators 3, Islanders 2 (NHL)
Red Wings 3, Canadiens 1 (NHL)
Blue Jackets 6, Rangers 3 (NHL)
Predators 3, Kraken 1 (NHL)
Panthers 4, Oilers 0 (NHL)
Lightning 6, Canucks 2 (NHL)
Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 0 (NHL)
Sabres 5, Sharks 0 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Matthews has knee surgery, recovery time 12 weeks (NHL)
Eiserman signs entry-level contract with Islanders (NHL)
Kaprizov hoping to help Wild break through in playoffs (NHL)
Draisaitl injury could be “blessing” for Oilers: GM (NHL)
HOF won’t give puck to Hughes: Not his to own (ESPN)
Draisaitl expected to be out rest of regular season (NHL)
Avalanche, Stars set for crucial Central clash (NHL)
Hughes wants his golden puck back from HOF (ESPN)
C. Hutson signs entry-level contract with Capitals (NHL)
Panarin “going to be nervous: for New York return (NHL)
McDavid calls on NHL to audit suspension process (ESPN)
Canadiens’ Dach exits after hit from Ducks’ Viel (ESPN)
Leafs want Gudas punished more for Matthews hit (ESPN)
Sharks sign Dellandrea to 2-year, $3.3M extension (ESPN)
Matthews leaves Leafs win with lower-body injury (NHL)
Larkin, Copp out at least 2 weeks for Red Wings (NHL)
NHL: Senators will not forfeit ’26 first-round pick (ESPN)
Hurriacnes add three new minority stakeholders (ESPN)
2025-26 NHL trade tracker (NHL)
Schmaltz signs 8-year, $64 million deal with Mammoth (NHL)
Kadri “very good fit” for Avalanche, Bylsma says (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
2026 NCAA Frozen Four semifinal preview (The Ice Garden)
Bettman: “Time will tell” if Russia is in ’28 World Cup (ESPN)
Calgary, Edmonton, Prague to host 2028 World Cup (NHL)