Alex DeBrincat scored two goals in the second period, and the Blackhawks held on to win their fourth straight game, 4-3 agains the Oilers on Thursday at the United Center.
The Blackhawks face the Red Wings in the NHL and AHL levels Friday, with the Blackhawks visiting Detroit and the IceHogs hosting the Grand Rapids Griffins in Rockford.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAP: DeBrincat scores twice for Blackhawks’ 4th straight win (SCH)
Lankinen out 4-5 months after shoulder surgery (SCH)
For new Blackhawks prospect Demin, being traded came as shock (Chicago Sun-Times)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAP: Saros, Predators shut out Stars, move into tie for Western wild card (On The Forecheck)
RECAP: Stalock makes 40 saves for Wild in win against Sharks (Hockey Wilderness)
NHL
RECAP: Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins defeat Sabres (NHL)
RECAP: Lightning blank Canadiens, get second win in 7 games (NHL)
RECAP: Bruins hand Panthers 8th straight home loss with OT goal by Krug (NHL)
RECAP: Zibanejad scores 5 goals for Rangers in OT win against Capitals (NHL)
RECAP: Flyers get 8th straight win, defeat Hurricanes (NHL)
RECAP: Senators hand Islanders 5th straight loss (NHL)
RECAP: Maple Leafs lose to Kings in double shutout, fail to gain in Atlantic (NHL)
Hurricanes’ Pesce to miss 4-6 months after right shoulder surgery (Canes Country)
Devils’ Butcher out 3-4 months after undergoing thumb surgery (The Score)
HOCKEY WORLD
OHL: Pearson scores winner, Attack beat Spitfires in OT (Sportsnet)
QMJHL: Wildcats beat Titan to extend win streak to 16 games (Sportsnet)
NCAA men: Boston, Northeastern set for showdown in final weekend (Boston Globe)