The Blackhawks visit the Ducks on Wednesday at Honda Center in Anaheim.
Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scored his first two USHL goals to lead the Chicago Steel to their eighth straight win with a 3-2 victory over the Cedar Rapids Roughriders.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Jim Boylen era for the Bulls started off with a 96-90 loss to the Pacers.
BLACKHAWKS
What to know about the Blackhawks and 2021 NHL expansion draft (SCH)
Blackhawks to get new Central Division foe in 2021 with Coyotes (SCH)
Number Munchers: Examining Blackhawks PDO (SCH)
Barratt surprising himself with special college season (The Athletic)
Buy our ‘Thank Q’ mustache T-shirt (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAP: Jets top Islanders with 2 quick goals in 3rd (NHL)
RECAP: Hornqvist’s hat trick for Penguins ends Avs’ 11-game point streak (Mile High Hockey)
RECAP: Fiala helps Preds hand Sabres third straight loss (On The Forecheck)
RECAP: Stars rout McDavid-less Oilers (Defending Big D)
Why are the Blues whistled for so many ‘too many men on the ice’ penalties?