The Chicago Blackhawks seek their sixth straight win when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday at United Center.
The Blackhawks (47-20-5) holds the top spot in the Central Division and Western Conference by seven points over Minnesota.
HAWKS
**‘You notice him’: Rookie Hayden making big first impression (Chicago Sun Times)
**Hossa, now on the third line, an unsung hero for Hawks (Chicago Tribune)
**Kero’s consistency leads to longer stay with Hawks (CSN)
**Hawks clinch 9th straight playoff spot (SCH)
**Schmaltz’s face-off quandary: ‘He’s got to get better at it’ (Chicago Sun Times)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Ellis tallies twice in Preds win over Coyotes (On The Forecheck)
**RECAP: Lehtonen, Stars shut out Sharks (Defending Big D)
**Wild ‘leaking oil,’ Wild’s struggle show in Dubnyk’s numbers (Star Tribune)
**Wild’s prospect Kunin weighing decision to leave Wisconsin (Star Tribune)
NHL
**Every 2017 NHL college free agent signing in one place (SBN)
**RECAP: Bozak leads Leafs over Bruins (Pension Plan Puppets)
**RECAP: Sabres ride special teams past Red Wings (Die By The Blade)
**RECAP: Talbot, Oilers shut out Kings (Copper N Blue)
**Canucks announce Granlund to undergo season-ending wrist surgery (PHT)
**Flames’ Tkachuk suspended 2 Games for elbowing Kings’ Doughty (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
**Sharks sign Quinnipiac undrafted forward Clifton (Fear The Fin)
**Hults leaves Lake Superior State, signs with Ducks (SBNCH)
HOCKEY WORLD
**2017 NCAA men’s hockey bracket (SBNCH)
**NCAA men’s hockey tournament: Game times, television schedule (SBNCH)