Nestrasil, the 25th overall pick in last summer's draft, has transitioned surprisingly well to college hockey. While building up strength, he's creating plenty of offense off the rush.

Ex-Brantford Bulldogs goal-scoring phenom has been outstanding in his rookie AHL season, earning himself an NHL callup.

The 20-year-old Lardis accumulated 175 goals in 257 career OHL games before turning pro this season with the IceHogs.

Nick Lardis has shown the Chicago Blackhawks that he is ready for NHL action. The Blackhawks recalled the Rockford IceHogs’ rookie forward Saturday morning.

Detroit Red Wings score was 4-0 against Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night to finish road trip 4-1-1. Patrick Kane scored his 498th career goal.

Four challenges in the past week, including one that negated a Hawks goal Wednesday, have turned a spotlight on the ambiguity of the league's hand-pass rule.

The Blackhawks lose two straight and now face more trouble as Connor Bedard misses time with a shoulder injury.

The 28-consecutive-season playoff run came to an end during the 1997-98 campaign when the Blackhawks fell five points shy of San Jose for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, which would have tied the NHL record of 29 straight postseason appearances.