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Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat (12) tries to gather in the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes' Derek Ryan (7) during the first period on Nov. 11, 2017.

Alex DeBrincat quickly realized he was better at shooting pucks than stopping them

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Alex DeBrincat was peeling off his pads at his locker stall after a recent practice at the United Center when goalie Jean-Francois Berube happened to walk by. DeBrincat, a 20-year-old...

Blackhawks left wing Anthony Duclair (91) has a laugh on the ice before a face off in the first period.

Friday’s matchup: Sharks at Blackhawks

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

TV/radio: 7:30 p.m. Friday; WGN-9, WGN-AM 720. Storylines: The Sharks, who played the Predators on Thursday night, are 5-2-4 in the second game of back-to-backs this season. Six of their...

Nick Schmaltz scores winner in shootout to lift Blackhawks over Senators 3-2

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

After one period Wednesday night at the United Center, it was the Blackhawks almost 2, Senators 1. After three periods and a five-minute overtime, the meeting of seventh-place teams ended...

Blackhawks’ Ryan Hartman looking forward to trade deadline — in some ways

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

Ryan Hartman the hockey fan loves the NHL trade deadline. Ryan Hartman the player, not so much. “I’ve always enjoyed watching, seeing moves teams make around the league, kind of...

Corey Crawford makes a save next to the Canucks' Daniel Sedin.

Blackhawks sound less optimistic about Corey Crawford returning this season

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Corey Crawford’s 2017-18 season may have ended on Dec. 23 after all. That’s the last time the injured Blackhawks goalie appeared in a game. And though the team has remained...

Wednesday’s matchup: Senators at Blackhawks

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

TV/radio: 7 p.m. Wednesday; NBCSCH, WGN-AM 720. Storylines: Neither team has much to play for other than pride. The Hawks (25-27-8) are last in the Central Division, while the Senators...

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on playing spoiler: ‘Nothing to get excited about’

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Spoiler alert: The Blackhawks pretty much have resigned themselves to the fact they’re more likely to play spoiler than playoff contender. Losers of nine of their last 10, the Hawks...

Blackhawks forward Anthony Duclair skates with the puck against the Wild on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn.

Blackhawks forward Anthony Duclair on inconsistent play: ‘No one’s harder on me than me’

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

The more things have changed for Anthony Duclair, the more some things have gone back to being the same on the ice. That’s not what the 22-year-old Blackhawks forward expected...

Blackhawks left wing Anthony Duclair (91) watches a faceoff in the first period against the Flames at the United Center on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.

Blackhawks’ Anthony Duclair: ‘There’s a lot more racism than you guys think’

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Anthony Duclair said he has heard the slurs, seen the gestures. The Blackhawks’ lone black player, and one of about 30 in the NHL, Duclair said he was disappointed but...

Blackhawks left wing Lance Bouma (17) and Kings defenseman Christian Folin (5) collide during the first period.

Blackhawks come out flat against Kings, lose 3-1

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

One Blackhawk scored a goal Monday night against the Kings, two days after seven scored Saturday during a victory over the Capitals. As a result, the Blackhawks lost 3-1 for...

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