The Chicago Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche for the first time this season Tuesday at United Center in Chicago.
Colorado holds a 1-0 lead in the season series, with a 6-3 home win over Chicago on Oct. 28.
BLACKHAWKS
**Hawks expected to give Gustafsson 2-year extension, per report (SCH)
**For Hawks, real wins are greater than ‘tank wins’ (SCH)
**Sharp may face tough decision after disappointing homecoming (Chicago Sun-Times)
**Prospect breakdown: Ejdsell could provide some offensive help (The Athletic)
**Despite losing ‘tough guys,’ Quenneville says Hawks have each other’s backs (Chicago Tribune)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Karlsson’s OT goal lifts Sens past Stars (Defending Big D)
**Wild’s Kunin out 6-8 months with torn ACL (Star Tribune)
**Blues lose Bouwmeester for season; Upshall to miss a month (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
**Avs rookie Jost doesn’t regret going one-and-done at North Dakota (The Denver Post)
NHL
**RECAP: Schultz, Penguins get past Flames in OT (Pensburgh)
**RECAP: Sabres send Maple Leafs to 4th straight loss (Die By The Blade)
**RECAP: Klefbom, Oilers top Coyotes in OT (NHL.com)
**RECAP: Canucks hand Islanders 7th straight loss (NHL.com)
**Canucks’ Boeser taken to hospital for precautionary reasons after fall (PHT)
**Oilers sign Dylan Larkin’s brother, Colin, to 1-year deal (theScore)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Clarkson, Wisconsin, Colgate, Boston College named top seeds for NCAA women’s tournament (The Ice Garden)
**QMJHL Roundup: Kevin Klima’s two goals leads Sagueneens past Voltigeurs (Sportsnet)