If the Panthers end up with a top-10 pick this season — something that seemed inconceivable a year ago — the Hawks will get their 2027 first-round pick instead, sources confirmed Friday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7, 63 points) bring a six-game winning streak home on Wednesday night to host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9, 53 points), who also come off a victory, as the teams play their final game before the Olympic break.

Blackhawks Send Nick Lardis Back To AHL IceHogs On Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have sent Nick Lardis back to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.

In the women’s hockey competition, Team USA has 3 Illinois-born players, headed by 4-time Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield. And Chicago Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teräväinen will play for

It was the first time the Blue Jackets (29-20-7) had back-to-back shutouts by different goalies. Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves in a 3-0 win at the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Columbus last gave up a goal at 13:35 of the second period in its 5-3 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

The penultimate NHL slate before the Olympic break has 10 games on the docket on Wednesday night. The Flyers took care of business and we got the over in Edmont

The 2026 Winter Olympics will put a freeze on the NHL season to let star players participate in Italy. The big picture: While the Blackhawks have two players competing, their biggest star, Connor Bedard,

Columbus Blue Jackets - 28-20-7 - 63 Points - 9-1-0 in the last 10 - Won 6 - 4th in the Metro. Columbus has won a season-high six-straight games, as well as 10 of its past 11 games overall, while outscoring opponents 42-26 since Jan. 11 following its 3-0 victory at New Jersey last night.