Lafferty's 2 SH goals lead Blackhawks past Sharks 5-2

Sam Lafferty scored short-handed goals on back-to-back penalties in the second period to give coach Luke Richardson his first career win in the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Blackhawks drop season opener with 5-2 loss to Avalanche

Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.