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Chicago Blackhawks’ 3rd-period meltdown spoils Drew Commesso’s 1st NHL start. 5 takeaways from the 4-1 loss.

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Drew Commesso made his first NHL start Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, but a third-period meltdown dampened the milestone in a 4-1 loss at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Commesso was spectacular at times during the first two periods, including a highlight-reel save against Erik Haula, and Jason Dickinson’s second-period goal stood as the only score until early in the … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ 3rd-period meltdown spoils Drew Commesso’s 1st NHL start. 5 takeaways from the 4-1 loss.

Chicago Blackhawks call up Frank Nazar, their top offensive prospect

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The Chicago Blackhawks called up Frank Nazar from the Rockford IceHogs on Friday, heralding his much-anticipated NHL season debut. The Hawks also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve with a neck injury, retroactive to Dec. 7. Nazar leads all AHL rookies in goals (11) and points (24) as of Friday, and he ranks seventh and sixth in those categories among all … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks call up Frank Nazar, their top offensive prospect

Today in Sports History: Alex Ovechkin scores 800th goal

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Today’s Sports Highlight in History: 2022 — Washington Capitals center Alex Ovechkin scores a hat trick in 7-3 away win over Chicago Blackhawks to join Wayne Gretzky & Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history to score 800 goals. On this date: 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 — Gordie Howe of the … [Read more...] about Today in Sports History: Alex Ovechkin scores 800th goal