The Chicago Blackhawks look to avoid their third straight loss when they visit the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
It’ll be defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson’s first game against Chicago since he was traded during the offseason. The game also will mark Connor Murphy’s return to Arizona.
**Backup goalie Forsberg has looked the part in 1st 2 starts (Chicago Tribune)
**Hawks allow most shots on goal in NHL — here's how they can fix it (Chicago Tribune)
**Uncharacteristically physical ‘energy line’ gives Hawks a boost (Chicago Sun Times)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Wheeler helps Jets rally past Wild; Maurice wins 600th game (Arctic Ice Hockey)
**Stars are vanquishing old defensive demons (Defending Big D)
**Avalanche loses Comphe, Jost to significant injuries (Denver Post)
**Kiszla: While Avs have a bad case of the blues, DU rule this hockey town (Denver Post)
NHL
**LeBrun: Players, officials, league all learn from confusing offside challenge (The Athletic)
**RECAP: Ovechkin sets OT record with goal to lift Capitals past Red Wings (Japers’ Rink)
**RECAP: Penguins win 3rd straight, defeat Panthers on late Sheary goal (Pensburgh)
**RECAP: Grant, Gibson help Ducks send Canadiens to 7th straight loss (Anaheim Calling)
**Bruins’ McQuaid to miss 2 months with broken leg (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
**Report: Red Wings, Athanasiou agree to 1-year deal (Winging It In Motown)
HOCKEY WORLD
**A Minnesotan takes a perilous journey to North Korea in the name of hockey, and friendship (The Athletic)
**Pronman: Close look at Sharks prospects Mario Ferraro, Jake Kupksy (The Athletic)
**On the long road to the NHL, Minnesota's Casey Mittelstadt stands out (The Athletic)
**RECAP: No.