Patrick Kane scored twice, including the game winner, to lift the Blackhawks to a 5-4 overtime victory over the Avalanche on Saturday at the Pepsi Center. Chicago heads to South Bend, Indiana, where they’ll face the Bruins on Tuesday for the Winter Classic.
IceHogs goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 41 saves, but Dylan Coghlan pushed the Wolves to a 2-1 win over Rockford on Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the NFC North Division champion Chicago Bears visit the Vikings on Sunday. The Bulls take on the Raptors in Toronto.
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RECAP: Kane shines in Blackhawks’ OT win over Avs (SCH)
RECAP: IceHogs fall in OT to Wolves (IceHogs)
Kane talks line chemistry, his 40-goal pace, Blackhawks’ playoff hopes, Jack Hughes and more (The Athletic)
Time in AHL was worth it for Sikura (Chicago Tribune)
Recap, highlights on Blackhawks prospects from Day 4 at World Juniors (SCH)
Kurashev scores hat trick for Switzerland vs.