Corey Crawford could return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Friday against the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center.
HAWKS
**Hawks activate Crawford from injured reserve (SCH)
**2 years after suicide, Reif family forges ahead (Chicago Tribune)
**Catching up with former Hawks’ star Chris Chelios (The Athletic)
**Third line delivering top-notch production lately (Chicago Tribune)
**Sweden coach hopes Dahlström continues success at WJC (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Enthusiasm runs high for Blues alumni (STLToday)
**Top 5 Predators players this season (The Tennessean)
NHL
**RECAP: Simmonds scores shootout winner, Flyers defeat Capitals (Broad Street Hockey)
**RECAP: Oilers defeat Coyotes in regulation for first time since 2011 (NHL.com)
**Lack back for ‘Canes after 14-game concussion absence (Canes Country)
**Lightning’s Bishop out 3-4 weeks with lower-body injury (Raw Charge)
**Red Wings place Howard on IR (Winging It In Motown)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Here’s how AHL Tucson’s Craig Cunningham cheated sudden death (Arizona Daily Star)
**Deutsche Eishockey Liga’s Battle against money (On The Forecheck)