The Blackhawks return from their Christmas break Thursday when they host the Wild at the United Center.
The IceHogs were shut out 4-0 by the Wild on Wednesday in Iowa. Rockford returns home to face the Wolves on Friday.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Bulls fell 119-94 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday at the United Center. The Bulls (9-26) visits the Wizards on Friday in Washington, D.C.
BLACKHAWKS
Recap, highlights on Blackhawks prospects from Day 1 at World Juniors (SCH)
Barratt leads Team USA to win over Slovakia (SCH)
Watch: Barratt scores backhanded goal for Team USA (SCH)
Top 10 Blackhawks stories of 2018: Trading Ryan Hartman, Nick Schmaltz at No. 10 (SCH)
Top 10 Blackhawks stories of 2018: Scott Foster highlights honorable mentions (SCH)
Blackhawks among NHL teams to have new jerseys in 2019, per report (SCH)
World Juniors: Schedule, how to watch, score, Blackhawks results (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
4 Avs to play at World Juniors (Mile High Hockey)
Blues looking for momentum coming out of Christmas break (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
NHL
Canadiens recall Alzner from AHL (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
Kings goal songs, ranked (Jewels From The Crown)
5 biggest disappointments for Canucks this season (Nucks Misconduct)
Flames finally receiving contributions from 2nd rounders (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
HOCKEY WORLD
World Juniors: Frost leads Canada to blowout of Denmark (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
Why Jack Hughes could be best USNTDP product ever (Sportsnet)