The Rockford IceHogs, the Chicago Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate, look to sweep their second-round series against Manitoba Moose with a win in Game 4 on Friday at BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford.
In the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets advanced to the Western Conference Final with a 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 7 on Thursday. The Jets will play the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.
BLACKHAWKS
**Hawks will receive No. 27 pick in 2018 NHL draft from Preds (SCH)
**DeBrincat, Kane help Team USA top Latvia in OT at 2018 Worlds (SCH)
**Former Blackhawk of the Week: Jeremy Roenick (SCH)
**Q&A: Murphy using Worlds to move on, build off Hawks season (The Athletic)
**Kahun draws high praise from Kane (The Athletic)
**IceHogs vs. Manitoba Moose schedule (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Game 7: Jets rout Preds, advance to Western Final (Arctic Ice Hockey)
**Avs sign Alt to 2-year deal (Mile High Hockey)
**Wild’s Soucy takes a step forward, and there is more to come (Hockey Wilderness)
NHL
**Stanley Cup playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores and more (SBN)
**Eastern Conference Final preview: Lightning vs. Caps (Raw Charge)
**Canes sign Morgan Geekie to ELC (Canes Country)
**What Brind’Amour wants to do with Canes, he can’t do without Williams (The News & Observer)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Bruins’ McAvoy to join Team USA at Worlds (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
**Kamloops coach Don Hay to retire, remain in advisory role (Sportsnet)