The Chicago Blackhawks forward Artemi Panarin had another big game for Russia at the World Championships with a goal and four assists in a 10-1 rout of Denmark.
Tyler Motte had an assist on JT Compher’s goal in the second period of the U.S.’ 4-0 win over France.
HAWKS
**Report: Top KHL defenseman Michal Kempny ‘very close’ to signing with Hawks (SCH)
**SCH 30 Days of Fandom Day 4: Favorite place to watch a game? (SCH)
**Hawks close to signing Swedish goaltender Lars Johansson, per report (SCH)
AIHL/CBR Brave
**State of AIHL: Brave, Ice leading the pack (SCoC)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Recap: Sharks tame Preds, advance to Western Conference Final (FTF)
**Star sign first-rounder Gurianov to ELC (DBD)
**Scheifele hopes to ‘be with Winnipeg for a long time’ (Winnipeg Sun)
NHL
**Sutter, Kings agree to terms (LA Times)
**Coyotes’ President: Team is indent on leaving Glendale (theScore)
**Ducks get Senators’ permission to interview Richardson (PHT)
**Flyers’ Giroux to undergo hip surgery (BSH)
**Kings’ Martinez undergoes offseason shoulder surgery (theScore)
**Devils’ Elias, Schneider undergo offseason surgeries (AATJ)
**Report: Red Wings to interview ex-Columbus coach Todd Richards (WIIM)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Rouyn-Noranda wins QMJHL, earns berth in Memorial Cup (CBC Sports)
**Draft profile: JD Greenway (SBNCH)
**Draft profile: Jordan Kyrou (SBNCH)
**Islanders’ Nelson joins U.S. at Worlds (LH)
**Islanders’ Greiss to join Germany at Worlds (LH)
**Ryan Poehling acclerates to join St. Cloud State (SBNCH)