The Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 2-1 on Wednesday at the United Center. Chicago will begin roster cuts the next two days prior to the team’s game Saturday against Boston.
Max Shalunov (CSKA Moscow) and Andrei Altybarmakyan (Sochi) both play at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Victor Ejdsell (Farjestad BK) plays Vaxjo at noon.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAP: Blackhawks top Red Wings 2-1 for first preseason win (SCH)
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Blackhawks preseason: Schedule, previews, highlights, scores (SCH)
Training camp: News, updates, analysis (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Projecting Winnipeg’s doomsday roster as Dustin Byfuglien contemplates his future (The Athletic)
After an MVP season, Daniel Carr is ready for more: ‘Nobody … dreams of playing in the American Hockey League’ (The Athletic)
NHL
Kings add Ron Hextall to front office in advisory role (The Score)
Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk skating with OHL’s London Knights (Sportsnet)
Flames’ Matthew Phillips takes in big-league moment with grandfather by his side (Sportsnet)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHPA announces details for Dream Gap Tour in Chicago (SCH)