Connor Bedard's return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup remains uncertain. General manager Kyle Davidson spoke on Friday and confirmed what coach Jeff Blashill

The Ottawa Senators (16-13-4, 36 points) look to run their winning streak to three games when they host the slumping Chicago Blackhawks (13-15-6, 32 points) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago's outlook has changed for the season, and the thought of it joining the NHL Draft Lottery conversation again isn't far off.

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Montreal has gone 8-8 as the oddsmakers' choice this season. The Canadiens have not played a game with their moneyline odds shorter than -184 this season. Montreal has a 64.8% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-12-6, 32 points) play the back end of a back-to-back without young star Connor Bedard as they host the Detroit Red Wings (17-12-3, 37 points) at the United Center on Saturday night.

NHL insider Chris Johnston has made his latest trade board for The Athletic, and it featured two Chicago Blackhawks: defenseman Connor Murphy and goaltender Laurent Brossoit.

Three third-period goals, including a pair from David Perron, powered the Ottawa Senators to a 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno could be returning to game action soon should his progress as of late continue. Foligno, who suffered a hand injury on N