T.J. Oshie scored his first goal with the Washington Capitals in a 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Verzion Center on Thursday. Viktor Svedberg scored his first NHL career goal for Chicago’s lone tally.
The Blackhawks return to Chicago to welcome former Blackhawk Brandon Saad and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at United Center.
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HAWKS
**Capitals rout Blackhawks, 4-1 (SCH)
**Hawks sign Kyle Cumiskey to 1-year deal (SCH)
**According to Hawks players, it’s Travis van Riemsdyk not Trevor (SCH)
**Hawks week ahead: Brandon Saad returns (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Stars score 2 power-play goals in 5-3 win over Lightning (DBD)
**Islanders rally, then hold off Predators (OTF)
**Young depth, skill at forefront for Jets (AIH)
NHL
**Lightning retaliate to Victor Hedman injury with boarding penalty (SBN NHL)
**Panthers Jaromir Jagr scores twice (CBS Hockey)
**Red Wings Johan Ranzen dealing with post concussion-like symptoms; placed on LTIR (WWIM)
**Panthers making progress in negotiations with Broward County (PHT)
**Sharks Logan Couture hurt in practice, on crutches (Fear The Fin)
**Sabres Evander Kane breaks board with crushing hit (@myregularface)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Former Chicago Steel signee Cole Borchardt walks again after car wreck (SBNCH)
**Hockey East weekend preview (SBNCH)
**Video: Ryan Massa vs. taco cannon (SBNCH)