The Nashville Predators lost 6-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, but rookie forward Joakim Kemell broke a 14-year franchise record in his debut.

Howard Twilley died at age 81, according to his alma mater, the University of Tulsa. No cause of death was given. Twilley was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy during his time at Tulsa before he was picked by the Dolphins in the 12th round of the 1966 AFL draft.…

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CHICAGO -- Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-2 win against the Nashville Predators at United Center on Friday. It was Donato’s first four-point game in the NHL. The forward has eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past five games.

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed Nashville its sixth straight loss with a 6-2 victory over the Predators.

Donato erupted for a career-high four points in the Hawks' 6-2 win Friday, simultaneously raising his trade value and making a stronger case for him to stay in Chicago past this season.

Nilsson was one of the more productive U18 players in Sweden’s J20 ranks in his draft year and has been one of the most productive U20 players in the SHL this year (ahead of first-rounders like Edstrom and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard).

The Nashville Predators must look beyond this season. Adam Proteau lists three veterans the team could trade in the right circumstances.

The time is now for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving to go all in. Toronto continues to be a force in the Eastern Conference, pushing towards the top spot in the Atlantic Division.