Chicago Blackhawks will have their first road game of the season Friday when they visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
HAWKS
**With Hjalmarsson back, Hawks face tough decisions (Chicago Tribune)
**Rookies live together, work together, play together (Sun Times)
**Hawks younger, faster and could still win Stanley Cup (SCH)
**DeBrincat’s postgame suit is straight money (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Yakupov leads Blues over Wild (STLGT)
**RECAP: Schiefele sends Jets past ‘Canes in OT (AIH)
**RECAP: Cracknell leads Stars rally over Ducks (DBD)
**Avs hopes to get at ‘core’ of problem this season, back to playoffs (Denver Post)
**Avs name captains for 2016-17 season (Denver Post)
NHL
**RECAP: Penguins top Caps in shootout on banner night (Pensburgh)
**Watch: Penguins raise 2016 Stanley Cup banner (Pensburgh)
**RECAP: Rangers withstand rally from Islanders (BB)
**RECAP: Marchand’s 5 points help Bruins win opener (NHL.com)
**RECAP: Gallagher lifts Habs to season-opening win (EOTP)
**RECAP: Barkov’s OT goal sends Panthers past Devils (LBC)
**RECAP: Lightning power past Red Wings (RC)
**Kings place Quick on IR, week-to-week with injury (PHT)
**Sabres’ Eichel to miss 6-8 weeks with injury (DBTB)
**Sabres, GM Murray sign contract extension (DBTB)
**Panthers pay tribute to Jose Fernandez (PHT)
**Ducks claim Canucks’ Etem (NM)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Fox Sports North announces 9-game women’s schedule (SBNCH)
**CWHL: Brampton falls to Calgary in opener (TIG)