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Jack’s Daily: Knight’s Push For Team USA; West’s USHL Season Debut
Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the New York Rangers was arguably the most complete team effort by the Chicago Blackhawks so far this season. The defense held New York to only 21 shots on goal, tying the fewest conceded by the Blackhawks in a single game in 2025-26. After a 7-1 drubbing from the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, it was quite the turnaround defensively.
Spencer Knight didn’t have the most active contest in goal, but he still outdueled Igor Shesterkin to record his second shutout of the year. Knight also helped his case for Team USA’s Olympic roster, blanking the Rangers and their head coach, Mike Sullivan, who’s also the bench boss for the Americans in Milan this February. More in the links for Knight’s current chances of making the trip to Italy.
Also in Blackhawks news, 2025 first-round pick Mason West played his first game of the USHL season with the Fargo Force on Thursday.
Around the league, Jacob Fowler had a sensational NHL debut for the Canadians, Steven Stamkos scored four goals in a blowout win over the Blues, and a brutal update on Mammoth forward Logan Cooley.
All that & more in the Daily!
Chicago Blackhawks Recap, News & Tidbits
Chicago Hockey Now: After two dreadful defeats over the weekend, the Blackhawks responded with an emphatic 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at the United Center on Wednesday. Connor Bedard added two points, while Tyler Bertuzzi scored his 16th goal of the season.
More CHN: Spencer Knight appears to be battling with the Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman for the third and final goaltender spot on Team USA’s Olympic roster. After a 21-save shutout against the Americans’ head coach, Mike Sullivan, and the Rangers on Wednesday, Knight could have the edge over Swayman.
In prospects news, Mason West, the 29th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, made his United States Hockey League season debut with the Fargo Force on Thursday night. Less than a month after quarterbacking Edina High School to a Minnesota State Football Championship, West skated on the Force’s top line in a 5-1 loss. West recorded one shot on goal and was minus-1.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: The New Jersey Devils have already spoken with the Vancouver Canucks regarding Quinn Hughes, but they won’t be the only team trying to acquire the star defenseman. It’s likely to become a highest-bidder situation, and Nick Kypreos reports that the current going rate for Hughes is a combination of four to five pieces.
The Athletic: Speaking of the Canucks, Thomas Drance writes why the Canucks cannot be trusted to trade Quinn Hughes, and how the situation is already turning into a nightmare.
ESPN: Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks with a lower-body injury. Not only is this a devastating blow for Utah, but it also likely impacts Cooley’s chances of making the United States’ Olympic team.
NHL.com: Steven Stamkos scored four goals in the Nashville Predators’ 7-2 blowout win over the St. Louis Blues, tying a career high for most goals in a single game. The Blackhawks are headed to St. Louis for a matchup with the Blues on Friday night.
New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils continue to battle adversity, and they are now without their leading scorer. Timo Meier is taking a leave of absence from the club to attend to a personal family matter. New Jersey made corresponding moves as a result.
Montreal Hockey Now: Jacob Fowler made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, and what a debut it was. Fowler stopped 36 of 38 shots faced to help the Habs defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2. Fowler also became the first Florida-born goaltender in NHL history to play a game in the league.
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