The Blackhawks have recalled left winger Bryan Bickell from Rockford

Comcast SportsNet Chicago netted its highest regular-season rating for the National Hockey League Blackhawks with its Dec. 23 telecast.

For the Chicago sports fan frustrated by the failures of the Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox , the Blackhawks are the gift that keeps giving as we celebrate the holiday season.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita says he’s been the victim of identity theft.

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to regain sole possession of first place in the Central Division when they welcome the rival St. Louis Blues for tonight’s battle at United Center.

CHICAGO (AP) Antti Niemi is taking full advantage of his limited time in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks. Niemi made 18 saves for his third shutout in seven starts this season, and Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist in Chicago’s 4-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday night.

.TonightLightning at BlackhawksWhen/where: 7; United Center, ChicagoTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AMKey stats: Lightning LW Alex Tanguay has zero goals in his past 13 games.

The Penguins play host to the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mellon Arena.

With the Bulls and Bears struggling, the resurgent Blackhawks now command Chicago’s sporting spotlight.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Welcome to the Chicago Blackhawks, Marian Hossa.Hossa scored twice in his long-anticipated first game for Chicago, and the Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory