Dominik Kubalik
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duclair, Barkov lead Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

Matt Carlson May. 01, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning's Luke Schenn (2) checks Chicago Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev behind the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Chicago. The Lightning won 7-4. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lightning clinch playoff spot with 7-4 victory over Chicago

By Matt Carlson Apr. 27, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) protects the puck from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kubalik scores 2, lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 win over Red Wings

By Larry Lage Feb. 15, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Chicago Blackhawks center Mattias Janmark (13) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Josi gives Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks in OT

By Jim Diamond Jan. 26, 2021 11:11 PM EST

Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) skates ahead of Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Sunrise. The Panthers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Vatrano scores overtime goal, Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

By Paul Gereffi Jan. 19, 2021 10:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, April 24, 2015, file photo, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) celebrates after Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York. The Rangers won 2-1. The New York Rangers have bought out the contract of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers parted with one of the greatest netminders in franchise history on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, when they paid off the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted

By John Wawrow Oct. 09, 2020 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik (8) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, in Detroit. Heading into his rookie season with the Blackhawks, Kubalik just focused on making the team. Now his contract situation is one of the biggest questions for the Blackhawks. Kubalik is eligible for restricted free agency after he led NHL rookies with 30 goals this year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Blackhawks F Kubalik keeping quiet about free agency

By Jay Cohen Aug. 27, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews celebrates his game winning goal against the Ottawa Senators in overtime of an NHL hockey action in Ottawa. The Vegas Golden Knights think they are primed for another deep playoff run, especially with Max Pacioretty set to return after missing round-robin play with a minor injury. Standing in their way are Jonathan Toews and the resurgent Chicago Blackhawks. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Pacioretty, Golden Knights to take on resurgent Blackhawks

By Jay Cohen Aug. 10, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik (8) during third-period NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blackhawks stun Oilers 6-4 in series opener

Aug. 01, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford blocks a shot from Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Corey Crawford missed the start of training camp with the Blackhawks after he tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the veteran goaltender very little time to prepare for the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Goaltenders in spotlight for Blackhawks-Oilers series

By Jay Cohen Jul. 28, 2020 12:47 PM EDT