A protected pick offers a surprising lifeline as we discover how a past trade could reshape the Panthers' draft future amidst their injury struggles.

Zach Werenski became the first defenseman to score 20 goals before an Olympic break, Jet Greaves got his second shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets extend their winning streak to seven

Spencer Knight is a man of a few words and impressive results. The goaltender hopes his calm demeanor rubs off on his Chicago Blackhawks teammates.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks play the San Jose Sharks as losers of five straight games. Chicago has a 21-25-9 record overall and an 11-14-5 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks are 6-7-4 in one-goal games.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This fixture takes place at the United Center. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

It was the first time the Blue Jackets (29-20-7) had back-to-back shutouts by different goalies. Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves in a 3-0 win at the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Columbus last gave up a goal at 13:35 of the second period in its 5-3 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks meet Friday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with puck drop set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

In the women’s hockey competition, Team USA has 3 Illinois-born players, headed by 4-time Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield. And Chicago Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teräväinen will play for

COLUMBUS -- Jet Greaves made 21 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets won their seventh straight, 4-0, against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday.

The Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET.