The Chicago Blackhawks have an off day Saturday before hosting the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday at United Center.
HAWKS
**Watch: Blackhawks-themed Christmas light show (SCH)
**RECAP: Bickell’s three points power IceHogs past Texas 4-2 (IceHogs)
**Marian Hossa still getting chances, but not scoring goals (Chicago Sun-Times)
**Brent Seabrook putting booming shot to good use this season (Chicago Sun-Times)
**Hawks’ Marko Dano trying to simplify game, improve defensively (CSN Chicago)
**Hawks’ Artemi Panarin finds comfort through Russian connection (Chicago Tribune)
**Hawks now priciest resale ticket in hockey (Chicago Tribune)
**Pavel Bure: Hawks rookie Artemi Panarin “reminds me of myself” (SCH)
**Hawks week ahead: Rest up before hosting Jets (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Islanders down Blues in shootout (STLGT)
**Stars fall in overtime to Oilers (DBD)
**Predators have to address center depth (OTF)
**Is a big move coming soon for the Jets? (AIH)
NHL
**Lightning sign coach Jon Cooper to multi-year extension (RC)
**Red Wings lose Drew Miller, Teemu Pulkkinen for six weeks (WIIM)
**Panthers extend road streak to five, top Blue Jackets (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Buffalo to host 2018 World Junior Championships (NHL)
**RECAP: Lincoln Stars snap Chicago Steel’s four-game streak (Steel)
**St. Cloud State tops Omaha 4-1 in series opener (SBNCH)
**Minnesota comes back to top Ohio State 3-2 in OT (SBNCH)
**Vermont upsets No. 11 BU (USCHO)