The Blackhawks continue their three-game road trip Thursday when they visit the Sharks in San Jose.
The IceHogs fell 4-2 to the Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday in Rockford.
#Blackhawks prospects Brandon Hagel and Reese Johnson have their WHL season come to an end with Red Deer’s 4-1 loss in Game 4 as Prince Albert sweeps the first-round series.
Playoff stats
Hagel: 4 goals, 2 assists
Johnson: 1 goal, 1 assist, 61 FO%— 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 Cain (@brandonmcain) March 28, 2019
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Bulls shut down Lauri Markkanen for the rest of the season after he underwent tests following a rapid heart rate during the team’s 118-98 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
The Cubs and White Sox officially begin their seasons Thursday. The Cubs visit the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, while the White Sox head to Kansas City to play the Royals.
BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks fail to deliver on playoff promise (SCH)
Powers: 15 thoughts on the Blackhawks’ recent slide (The Athletic)
Blackhawks to honor Esposito brothers with ‘One More Shift’ on April 3 (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Dahlstrom to 2-year extension (SCH)
Blackhawks expect Kubalik to play in NHL next season (SCH)
United Center, KultureCity enhancing fan experience for guests with sensory needs (SCH)
3 Blackhawks prospects to play in NCAA tournament (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAP: Stars maintain wild-card lead with win against Flames (Defending Big D)
Stars’ Bishop leaves game with lower-body injury (PHT)
RECAP: Avs break wild-card tie, prevent Golden Knights from clinching (NHL)
Predators officially sign Fabrro to 3-year ELC (On The Forecheck)
Remembering the life of Victoria Mason, the rock behind the Wild’s goalie coach (The Athletic)
NHL
RECAP: Maple Leafs fall to Flyers in shootout, lose ground in Atlantic (NHL)
RECAP: Bruins defeat Rangers, extend lead for second in Atlantic Division (NHL)
How does the NHL’s concussion spotting process work? (The Athletic)
Head injuries sent Keith Primeau toward ‘the breaking point’ and back (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
Pronman: Spencer Knight and the debate over drafting a goalie in the first round (The Athletic)
OHL: 67’s, Wolves sweep first-round series (Sportsnet)
QMJHL: Zavgorodniy helps Oceanic sweep Sagueneens (Sportsnet)