Landon Slaggert plays a big role in his return to the Chicago Blackhawks, an upset of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Landon Slaggert’s offensive game isn’t all that nuanced. To the Chicago Blackhawks forward, scoring goals is pretty much black-and-white. Or, better yet, blue. “Just getting to the blue paint,” he said hours before he was set to make his NHL season debut Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Blackhawks place forward Craig Smith on IR with nagging back injury
Smith hasn’t appeared in a game since a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Jan. 8. He also was on injured reserve with a back injury from Dec. 20 until Dec. 31.

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Recap: Lightning 3, Kings 0
Kings drop their fourth straight game, losing to Lightning in another shutout
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Blackhawks Practice: Ethan Del Mastro Comfortable in Second NHL Stint
The Chicago Blackhawks were back on the ice today ahead of Friday night’s tilt with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team made a roster move ahead of practice as they placed forward Craig Smith on injured reserve (retroactive to Jan.
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RECAP: Blackhawks Strike Down Lightning in Tampa
Slaggert put the Blackhawks ahead 2-1 at 18:14 with a snap shot from the top of the left circle off a drop pass from Lukas Reichel. Slaggert was playing his first NHL game of the season, having been recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Sunday.
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Blackhawks place forward Craig Smith on IR with a nagging back injury
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran forward Craig Smith on injured reserve ... The Blackhawks host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night. Also Thursday, the team announced it ...
Vasilevskiy stops 28 shots, Hagel scores 2 goals and the Tampa Bay blanks Los Angeles 3-0
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 shots, Brandon Hagel scored two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0.

Lightning's Matt Tomkins

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Lightning recall goaltender Matt Tomkins from AHL Syracuse
Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Recalled by Tampa Bay
Tomkins was called up from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site. Tomkins was recalled as Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) will be a game-time decision versus LA on Thursday.
Lightning Recall Goaltender From AHL
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Hagel gets 3 points, propels Lightning past Kings in shutout
Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 3-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena on Thursday. The shutout was Vasilevskiy’s third of the season and 37th in the NHL.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to earn points in a sixth consecutive game as they host the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5). The Canes are coming off of a 4-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers and tonight will also be the first home games for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall with their new club.
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Stars' Miro Heiskanen expected to miss several weeks
Off, injuries are starting to pile up for star players across the league. Among them are Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who are expected to miss several weeks.
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