Duncan Keith scored in overtime to keep the Blackhawks’ playoff dreams alive with a 2-1 victory over the Avalanche on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago.
The IceHogs are off until Wednesday when they host the Admirals.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Cubs signed left-handed reliever Tim Collins to a one-year major league deal and designated southpaw reliever Brian Duensing for assignment.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAP: Keith’s OT goal keeps Blackhawks’ playoff hope alive with 2-1 win over Avs (SCH)
Powers: With the team in a desperate spot, Blackhawks’ core proves it can turn up the intensity (The Athletic)
3 Blackhawks prospects to play in NCAA tournament (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Dickinson, Hintz and Stars’ indefensible defensive trajectory (Defending Big D)
NHL
RECAP: Blue Jackets shut out Canucks, 2 points out of wild card in East (NHL)
RECAP: Lehner, Islanders shut out Coyotes, keep pace in Metro race (NHL)
RECAP: Hurricanes top Canadiens in OT, pad lead in Eastern wild-card race (NHL)
RECAP: Caps extend Metro lead after Flyers win (NHL)
Maple Leafs sign goalie prospect Joseph Woll to ELC (Pension Plan Puppets)
HOCKEY WORLD
Zoe Hickel scores twice to lead CWHL Calgary to Clarkson Cup title (The Ice Garden)
Campbell, Wisconsin shuts out Minnesota for first NCAA title since 2011 (Bucky’s 5th Quarter)
OHL: 67’s beat Bulldogs for 2-0 lead in first-round playoff series (Sportsnet)
QMJHL: Tigres beat Foreurs for 2-0 lead in first round (Sportsnet)
WHL: Oil Kings even series with Game 2 win over Tigers (Sportsnet)