Ryan Donato scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 6-3

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks cruise past Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks to snap a 5 game skid

The Chicago Blackhawks had faced each team in the NHL going into Monday night except one: the San Jose Sharks. That changed at the United Center as two young Canadian stars, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, squared off for the first time this season. “(Bedard’s) a good friend and (we) grew up in the same area,” Celebrini said. “We like battling, and I don’t think either of us compare each other.” No need to compare … but what’s wrong with a …

Ryan Donato's long-awaited offensive eruption pushes Blackhawks past Sharks

The Blackhawks have been starving for offense in recent weeks, and one of their hungriest players finally got to eat Monday.Forward Ryan Donato erupted for two goals and two assists, exceeding his production in his previous 14 games combined, as the Hawks defeated the Sharks 6-3 to snap their five-game losing streak.‘‘You have plenty of chances that should go in and don’t, and sometimes they don’t deserve to go in and they go in,’’ Donato said. …

Ryan Donato's big night powers Blackhawks over Sharks

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists and Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and three assists as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday to stop a five-game losing streak.

Ryan Donato scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 6-3

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3.

Sharks forward carries chip on shoulder after unceremonious Blackhawks exit

CHICAGO – It’s fair to say Philipp Kurashev is having more fun now in his first season with the San Jose Sharks than he did in his fifth and final year with the Chicago Blackhawks. One, the Sharks (27-22-4) are winning more games and are in the mix for a playoff spot. Two, when he’s healthy, Kurashev’s been in the lineup on a more regular basis. With 15 points in 32 games this season, he already has one more point than he did in 51 games with Ch…

REC Blackhawks fend off Sharks, win 6-3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Monday night’s action in a rough patch. They had lost their last five games total, with a couple losses coming in the shootout, but badly needed a rebound game or two before the Olympic break. They would look to do that against the San Jose Sharks at home at the United Center. The only lineup change of note would be Colton Dach checking back in for Sam Lafferty, who barely played in their loss to Columbus on Frid…