Jack’s Daily: West Hits Double Digits; Felcman’s First Pro Point; Flyers & Blues Big Wins

The Chicago Blackhawks are back in action on Saturday, as the road trip carries into Seattle for the final meeting of the season with the Kraken. It’s a late-night 9:00 p. m.

CT puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena, and props to anyone who stays awake and spends a Saturday night watching a team in the midst of a five-game losing skid. With the Blackhawks having the day off in Seattle on Friday, there still hasn’t been an update on Nick Lardis’ status since suffering a left-hand injury late in the game against the Edmonton Oilers. That will surely come either before or after the morning skate, depending on whether Lardis participates or not.

Be on the lookout for Chicago Hockey Now’s update on Lardis following the morning skate, plus the Game Day Preview for everything to note about the season series finale against the Kraken. Also in Blackhawks news, Jiri Felcman helped the IceHogs defeat the Iowa Wild on Friday night, while the newly-signed Adam Gajan dressed for the first time as a professional. Mason West also aided in a blowout win for the Fargo Force.

Around the league, the Flyers earned a crucial win over the Islanders, the Blues remain alive in the Western Conference playoff battle, and the Predators are progressing in their general manager search. All that & more in the Daily! Chicago Blackhawks Recap, News & Rumors Chicago Hockey Now: It’s been known for a while now that there wouldn’t be playoff hockey in Chicago once again this year, but Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers made it official.