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BLACKHAWKS
So far, so good for Blackhawks after 10 games: “We just believe in one another” (Sun-Times)
How did Connor Bedard find his voice? By realizing it doesn’t matter what people think (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 7, Senators 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune) (NHL) (Fels)
Jonathan Toews brings healthy body and attitude to first game against Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks’ struggling power play needs to get coordinated with zone entries (Sun-Times)
Frank Nazar is playing up to his Blackhawks contract: “We want to be a playoff team” (Tribune)
RECAPS: Kings 3, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
How Jeff Blashill’s three years with Jon Cooper prepared him to coach Blackhawks with “real confidence” (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks thoughts: Spencer Knight’s hot start, Roman Kantserov’s offensive surge (The Athletic)
Blackhawks trade Lukas Reichel to Canucks (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Lightning 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
What early indicators say about whether Ryan Donato can score another 30-plus goals for the Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Dominic James explains rejecting the Blackhawks’ contract offer last spring (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 10/22: Is it sustainable? (SCH)
How Ilya Mikheyev’s ‘nonstop effort’ keeps Blackhawks’ overworked penalty kill afloat (Sun-Times)
The Blackhawks’ unexpected winning recipe: 11 forwards, 7 defensemen (The Athletic)
NHL Mailbag: Blackhawks, Red Wings among surprises; future of free agency (NHL)
Spencer Knight’s terrific October aided by Blackhawks defensive system that plays into his strengths (Sun-Times)
Artyom Levshunov getting comfortable in Chicago Blackhawks’ 7-defensemen lineup (Tribune)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Blue Jackets 6, Maple Leafs 3 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Marchand steps away to help friend after tragedy (ESPN)
Mammoth sign center Cooley to $80M extension (ESPN)
Harley signs 8-year, $84.7 million contract with Stars (NHL)
Canes lose Gostibehere, adding to injury woes (ESPN)
Maple Leafs “pumped” to have Woll back at practice (NHL)
Penguins statement on fan incident at PPG Paints Arena (NHL)
NHL announces changes to start times for 5 games (NHL)
Laine has core muscle surgery, out 3-4 months (NHL)
UBS Arena to host 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend (NHL)
Montour back for Kraken after brother dies of ALS (NHL)
Capitals fire Love following NHL’s investigation (ESPN)
NHL Power Rankings (ESPN)
Penguins Rakell has broken hand, out 6-8 weeks (ESPN)
Tavares closing in on 500th goal (NHL)
Hyman nearing return for Oilers (NHL)
Avalanche celebrates Burns’ 1,500th NHL game (NHL)
Brady Tkachuk says thumb injury ‘bump in the road’ (NHL)
Isles fire goalie coach with one familiar with Ilya Sorokin (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
Ex-NHL star Kesler faces sexual conduct charges (ESPN)
PWHL Vancouver Quick Hits: Jerseys, coaching updates & training camp (The Ice Garden)
Ex-NHL great Jaromir Jagr, 53, starts 38th professional season (ESPN)
PWHL announces preseason, training camp dates (The Ice Garden)