The Blackhawks are off until Thursday when they host the Wild at the United Center. The World Junior Championship begins Wednesday in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia.
The IceHogs return from their Christmas break Wednesday against the Wild in Iowa.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Bulls look to win three straight games for the first time this season when they host the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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After tumultuous start to season, Murphy is hosting his family for Christmas. On deck? “Christmas Vacation” (Chicago Tribune)
4 keys to Blackhawks getting back on winning track (Chicago Sun-Times)
Boqvist will play for Sweden at World Juniors (SCH)
Barratt makes U.