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BLACKHAWKS
Updates from Blackhawks end-of-season media sessions (SCH)
Connor Bedard feels ready for Blackhawks’ captaincy, and his teammates agree: “He’s our guy” (Sun-Times)
After another season of strong Blackhawks attendance, it’s time to start rewarding fans with more wins (Sun-Times)
Can Blackhawks end playoff drought next year? GM says goal realistic — but would require “major step” (Tribune)
Bedard on captaincy, new contract and patience level with losing (Athletic)
Davidson’s extension speaks volumes about Blackhawks still trusting his rebuild process (Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Sharks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson receives multi-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic) (Tribune)
Does Connor Bedard hate to lose? (Fels)
Twenty Blackhawks thoughts: Kaiser eyes higher ceiling (Athletic)
Oliver Moore will continue studying NHL, sharpening brain over summer (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ late-season slide guarantees another top-four draft pick (Athletic)
RECAPS: Sabres 5, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Blues 5, Mammoth 3 (NHL)
Ducks 5, Predators 4 (NHL)
Sharks 6, Jets 1 (NHL)
Flames 3, Kings 1 (NHL)
Oilers 6, Canucks 1 (NHL)
Avalanche 2, Kraken 0 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Complete Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule (NHL)
McDavid wins Art Ross, MacKinnon wins “Rocket” Richard (NHL)
Crosby, Malkin, Letang “appreciate” playoff return (NHL)
Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs (ESPN)
Wild coach mum on Game 1 goalie against Stars (ESPN)
Blue Jackets players understand coach’s “frustration” (NHL)
Heiskanen could play Game 1 for Stars (NHL)
Islanders’ fundraiser for convinced cop causes stir (ESPN)
Hintz out for Games 1, 2 for Stars (NHL)
Jackets coach torches players: “They don’t care” (ESPN)
Undecided Ovi hears serenade of “One more year!” (ESPN)
Goalies are under siege as NHL save percentage dips to its lowest point in three decades (Tribune)
Draisaitl practices with Oilers, still no timeline (NHL)
Kochetkov recalled by Hurricanes (NHL)
Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time in 8 years (NHL)
Penguins to play Flyers in Eastern 1st Round (NHL)
Red Wings “down” after playoff drought hits 10 years (NHL)
Blues miss playoffs for 3rd time in 4 seasons (NHL)
Ovechkin on 1 more year: “I will think about it” (NHL)
Dobson to miss start of playoffs (NHL)
Avalanche coach hit by puck, will miss next 2 games (NHL)
Scahefer ties rookie defenseman goal record (ESPN)
Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs (ESPN)
Francis to step down as Kraken president (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Denver wins third NCAA hockey title in five years (ESPN)
2025-26 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 16 (The Ice Garden)
Pro women’s hockey shines bright at Madison Square Garden (The Ice Garden)