Chicago Blackhawks forward Artemi Panarin tallied four assists in Russia’s 6-3 win over Germany at World Championship. Panarin now leads the tournament with 9 points (three points, six assists) in three games.
In Hawks prospect news, Alex DeBrincat had a goal and an assist for Erie in its Game 3 loss in the Ontario Hockey League’s Championship Series. The Otters now hold a 2-1 series lead.
Matthew Highmore and Nathan Noel will play Game 3 of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President Cup Final for Saint John on Tuesday. Highmore has scored three points (1G, 2A) and Noel has a goal for the Sea Dogs, who hold a 2-0 series lead.
HAWKS
**Hawks need to address organizational goalie depth this offseason (SCH)
**Schmaltz leaves U.S. game vs. Sweden at Worlds after late hit (SCH)
**Carcillo staying busy by helping out former players, future ones (CSN)
**Ex-Hawk Bickell taking things slow while battling MS (Chicago Tribune)
**2017 World Championship preview: Hawks edition (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Preds sign Swedish centers Ejdsell, Petterssen (On The Forecheck)
**Stars re-sign Dowling (PHT)
**Avs’ MacKinnon has 2 goals in Canada’s rout of Belarus at Worlds (Denver Post)
**Parise on Wild’s season, Olympic decision (Puck Daddy)
**Frei: Kroenke’s support for Avs GM Sakic was unmistakable, with subtle kickers (Denver Post)
NHL
**Stanley Cup playoff schedule, matchups (SBN)
**RECAP: Capitals rout Penguins to force Game 7 (Japers’ Rink)
**Report: John Tavares underwent hand surgery after regular season (PHT)
**Leafs’ Gauthier will require surgery, up to 6 months recovery (Pension Plan Puppets)
**Former Canadiens owner John David Molson dies at 88 (PHT)
**Oilers prospect Lagesson heading to Sweden (PHT)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Gaudreau scores twice, Howard stands tall as U.S. beats Sweden (PHT)
**OHL: McLeod clinches Game 3 win for Steelheads (Sportsnet)
**Michigan’s female players support their team with cash, brooms (New York Times)