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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
The time has come for Blackhawks to move Lukas Reichel off the fourth line (Sun-Times)
Breaking down Frank Nazar’s first 5 games since his Blackhawks call-up (The Athletic)
Analyzing Frank Nazar’s first five Blackhawks games of the season (Sun-Times)
Nolan Allan carving out role in Blackhawks’ defense (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Flames 6, Blackhawks 4 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks cherishing the “good energy” created by rare winning streak (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Kraken 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks reducing Bedard’s faceoff responsibilities while keeping him at center (Sun-Times)
Petr Mrazek is back from a groin injury — but his absence helped fellow goalie Arvid Soderblom (Tribune)
Blackhawks power rankings: Anders Sorensen’s impact, Jonathan Toews’ upswing, CHSN’s failure (The Athletic)
Blackhawks’ attendance at United Center holding steady despite lack of TV visibility (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Capitals 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Derek King embracing bizarre role as Anders Sorensen’s assistant on Blackhawks’ coaching staff (Sun-Times)
Korchinski, back with the Blackhawks, was driven to “get my swagger back” in Rockford (Tribune)
What happened to Philipp Kurashev, and what can the Blackhawks do about it? (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 169 — New Blackhawks coach, new Blackhawks team? (SCH)
Blackhawks, NHL cut the ribbon on outdoor ball hockey rink in Little Village (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Islanders 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Sun-Times II) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Devils 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Sun-Times II) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Connor Bedard back in the groove, back on the highlight reel for Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks recall Frank Nazar from Rockford (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Islanders 5, Blackhawks 4 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Devils 5, Rangers 0 (NHL)
Jets 5, Maple Leafs 2 (NHL)
Bruins 4, Capitals 1 (NHL)
Blues 4, Red Wings 0 (NHL)
Lightning 4, Panthers 0 (NHL)
Penguins 7, Flyers 3 (NHL)
Blue Jackets 5, Canadiens 4 (NHL)
Sabres 7, Islanders 1 (NHL)
Predators 5, Hurricanes 2 (NHL)
Canucks 4, Sharks 3 (NHL)
Stars 3, Utah 2 (NHL)
Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Bruins’ Pastrnak exits with upper-body injury (ESPN)
Crosby ties Lemieux’s Penguins record for assists (ESPN)
Tkachuk “OK” following collision with Kucherov (ESPN)
Rangers sit Kreider vs. Devils as skid continues (ESPN)
Rempe suspended 8 games for boarding, elbowing (NHL)
Capitals place F Eller (illness) on injured reserve (ESPN)
DC mayor, Leonsis break ground on new arena (ESPN)
Kakko doesn’t think Rangers criticism led to deal (ESPN)
NHL’s 2nd season of “Faceoff” series in production (ESPN)
Kakko traded to Kraken by Rangers for Borgen, picks (NHL)
Carrier traded to Canadiens by Predators for Barron (NHL)
2-time Cup winning defenseman Schultz retires (ESPN)
Jets sign He, 1st China-born player with NHL deal (ESPN)
Flames ink defenseman Pachal to 2-year extension (ESPN)
Leafs G Stolarz out 4-6 weeks for knee surgery (ESPN)
Red Wings’ Berggren fined for cross-checking (ESPN)
Golden Knights sign Kolesar to $7.5M extension (ESPN)
Bruins claim F Wahlstrom off waivers from Islanders (TSN)
Blues acquire D Fowler from Ducks (TSN)
Zegras out 6 weeks for Ducks after knee surgery (NHL)
Bonderman dies at 82, led Seattle ownership group (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
World Junior Championship preview: Top contenders, key players to watch (ESPN)
2025 World Junior Championship Group A preview (NHL)
Who are the best NHL prospects at 2025 World Juniors? Rankings the top 25 players (The Athletic)
2024-25 PWHL Power Rankings: Week 2 (12/13-12/19) (The Ice Garden)
Hockey East Roundup: Dec 4-7 (The Ice Garden)