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BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will (Not) Be, 4/17: Caring (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 208 — Another Blackhawks season ends. So now what? (SCH)
Blackhawks player grades, Part I: Spencer Knight proves himself, young defense develops (Athletic)
Blackhawks players set playoffs as 2027 goal, but Kyle Davidson knows that’ll require enormous leap (Sun-Times)
Updates from Blackhawks end-of-season media sessions (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
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)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
Avalanche 2, Kings 1 (NHL)
Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (NHL)
Sabres 4, Bruins 3 (NHL)
Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2 (NHL)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
We’re on the outside and we’re looking in: SCH previews the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs (SCH)
Draisaitl could return to Oilers for Game 1 (NHL)
Stars enter Game 2 against Wild in familiar position (NHL)
Drysdale, Zegras savor “full-circle moment” with Flyers (NHL)
Andersen looks to “do it again” for Carolina in Game 2 (NHL)
Complete Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule (NHL)
NHL NEWS
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)
Red Wings “down” after playoff drought hits 10 years (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)