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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Dickinson returns to lineup after latest frustrating injury (Sun-Times)
Bedard, Nazar proving they’re ready to pilot Blackhawks’ next leadership group (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks prospect Mason West gets his fairy tale ending with state football championship (The Athletic)
21 thoughts on the Blackhawks after 21 games in surprising start to the season (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Sabres 9, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Back in black: Blackhawks unveil home alternate uniforms for 2025-26 season (SCH)
RECAPS: Kraken 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
What I’m seeing, hearing from the Blackhawks so far this season (The Athletic)
How Alex Vlasic’s video-game hangouts allow some Blackhawks to show their “goofy side” (Sun-Times)
Musings on Madison, Episode 196 — Who’s the boss? (SCH)
Kevin Korchinski has learned to embrace AHL development: “Life is a journey” (Sun-Times)
Sam Rinzel gets right back in the swing for Blackhawks after healthy scratch: “I’m always confident” (Tribune)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Flames 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (NHL)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Sabres 4, Hurricanes 1 (NHL)
Wild 3, Jets 0 (NHL)
Islanders 1, Kraken 0 (NHL)
Sharks 3, Bruins 1 (NHL)
Flames 5, Canucks 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Romanov has surgery, out 5-6 months for Islanders (NHL)
Rantanen of Stars suspended 1 game by Player Safety (NHL)
Flyers honor late Parent with tribute before game (ESPN)
Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks (ESPN)
Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber (ESPN)
Caps’ Strome learns during game wife gave birth (ESPN)
Kings’ Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot (ESPN)
Lowry signs 5-year contract with Jets (NHL)
McAvoy has facial surgery, out indefinitely for Bruins (NHL)
Source: No further discipline for Stars’ Rantanen (ESPN)
Source: Neck guards mandatory at ’26 Games (ESPN)
Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ “mishap” (ESPN)
Roy rips into Stars’ Rantanen for “disrespectful” hit (ESPN)
Leafs GM fully supports Berube amid tough start (ESPN)
Zamboni, son of resurfacing inventor, dies at 93 (NHL)
Status report: McAvoy may need surgery for Bruins (NHL)
Doughty week to week for Kings with lower-body injury (NHL)
Montreal’s Dach out with broken foot (NHL)
Sources: Kempe, Kings reach 8-year, $85M deal (ESPN)
Rangers coach Sullivan out due to personal matter (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
2026 PWHL season previews from the Ice Garden: Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, New York, Vancouver
PWHL teams announce final rosters (The Ice Garden)
PWHL announces new rules for the 2025-26 season (The Ice Garden)
Four standout players from the November Rivalry Series (The Ice Garden)
New PWHL expansion names: Torrent, Goldeneyes (ESPN)