The Rockford IceHogs, the Chicago Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate, who hold a 2-0 series lead will host Game 3 against the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday at BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford.
BLACKHAWKS
**Can DeBrincat, Kane work as linemates? So far, so good (The Athletic)
**Smith: Recalling the Hawks drafted Byfuglien — a fat, talented kid who turned into a star (The Athletic)
**RECAP: Kane tallies 3 points in Team USA’s win over Germany (SCH)
**IceHogs vs. Manitoba Moose schedule (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Player breakdown: Preds newly-signed Filip Pyrochta (On The Forecheck)
**Shvyrev signs 3-year contract with Avs (The Denver Post)
**Foligno did everything the Wild should’ve expected (Hockey Wilderness)
NHL
**Stanley Cup playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores and more (SBN)
**Capitals beating Penguins is extra special for legions of D.C. sports fans (SBN)
**Hurricanes hire Brind’Amour head coach, Waddell GM (Canes Country)
**Sharks’ Thornton suffered ACL, MCL tears during season (theScore)
**Devils’ Hall undergoes hand surgery (All About The Jersey)
**Devils re-sign Strait to 2-year deal (All About The Jersey)
**Is Ducks’ Perry still good? (Anaheim Calling)
**Where does Spencer Foo fit with Flames? (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
**Oilers sign Tyler Vesel to 1-year deal (Copper N Blue)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Penguins’ Crosby won’t play for Canada at Worlds (Pensburgh)
**Bruins’ Pastrnak, Krejci will join Czech Republic at Worlds (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
**Behind the scenes with Team USA: How one coaching staff is trying to build a World Championship winner (The Athletic)
**Belarus fires head coach Dave Lewis three games into Worlds (PHT)