Corey Crawford made 29 saves in his return from a concussion and Patrick Kane scored with 17 seconds left to lift the Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over Ducks on Wednesday in Anaheim. The Blackhawks return to action Saturday against the Kings in Los Angeles.
The IceHogs host Grand Rapids on Friday in Rockford.
#Blackhawks prospect Alexis Gravel made 17 saves and had an assist in Halifax’s 6-1 win over Acadie-Bathurst. He’s allowed two goals or fewer in six of his last seven QMJHL games.
Gravel is 30-13 with four shutouts, 2.48 goals-against average and .915 save percentage.
— 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 Cain 🇮🇹 (@brandonmcain) February 28, 2019
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Bulls held on to beat the Grizzlies 109-107 on Wednesday in Memphis.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAP: Crawford makes 29 saves in return, Blackhawks beat Ducks (SCH)
Caggiula suffers concussion after hit by Rakell (SCH)
Delia is focused on mental approach with IceHogs, AHL playoff push (SCH)
‘It’s cost me a lot’: Carcillo’s crusade comes at a price (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Dellow: A tale of two Central Division power plays; why Chicago’s thriving while Nashville struggles (The Athletic)
RECAP: Avs recover, top Canucks in shootout (Mile High Hockey)
NHL
Black women’s love of hockey evolves into fan club (ESPN)
Bettman says NHL seriously considering outdoor game for Hurricanes (The News&Observer)
Bettman likes Hurricanes’ post-game celebrations (The News&Observer)
RECAP: Lightning top Rangers for team-record 10th straight victory (NHL)
RECAP: Maple Leafs score 6 in win against Oilers (NHL)
RECAP: Flames edge Devils, win 7th straight (NHL)
Devils’ Mueller stretched off after scary crash into end boards (PHT)
National media should spare Islanders fans lectures on how to feel about Tavares (Lighthouse Hockey)
Coyotes sign Garland to 2-year extension (Five For Howling)
Penguins’ injury list grows as Rust, Ruhwedel out ‘longer term’ (Pensburgh)
HOCKEY WORLD
Analyzing 7 prospects moved at trade deadline (Sportsnet)
OHL: Rangers beat Steelheads for 3rd straight win (Sportsnet)
QMJHL: Huskies beat Foreurs, extend win streak to 22 games (Sportsnet)
WHL: Focht scores 4 times as Hitmen crush Broncos (Sportsnet)