Former Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling will return to the United Center on Thursday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit Chicago.
BLACKHAWKS
**Hawks prospect Ejdsell talks about his development, trade (SCH)
**Hawks fans voted best in NHL by 2018 NHLPA’s player poll (SCH)
**Berube trying to make the most of his opportunity with Hawks (Chicago Sun-Times)
**Former Hawks goalie Darling has had matchup ‘circled on my calendar’ (Chicago Tribune)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Jarnkrok proving Preds made right decision to protect him from expansion (The Tennessean)
NHL
**Francis out as Hurricanes GM (Canes Country)
**RECAP: Flames gain in wild card with win against Sabres (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
**RECAP: Penguins defeat Flyers, regain first place in Metropolitan (Pensburgh)
**Crosby hits 1,100 career points (Pensburgh)
**RECAP: Coyotes stifle Canucks, win on late goal by Stepan (NHL.com)
**NHL suspends Bruins’ Backes for 3 games (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
**Canadiens sign 2016 draft picks Bitten, Pezzetta to entry-level deals (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Big Read: How Dahlin became Sweden’s next great prospect (Sportsnet)
**OHL Roundup: Roberts, Holmes lead Firebirds in win over Otters (Sportsnet)
**QMJHL Roundup: Teasdale scores OT winner as Armada edge Voltigeurs (Sportsnet)
**WHL Roundup: Halbgewachs with 5 points leads Moose Jaw over Lethbridge (Sportsnet)