Chicago Sports Weekly Report: Blackhawks players win medals at MWC, Cubs drops second straight series

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Artemi Panarin celebrates with his linemates after netting a goal
against Team USA at Worlds. (Getty Images)

Blackhawks at the last day of the Worlds: Artemi Panarin (RUS): After being kept off the scoresheet through the first two medal rounds, Panarin ended the tournament with an outstanding performance, logging a goal and two assists in the bronze medal game. He finished with 15 points (6G, 9A) in 10 games, second overall only to linemate Vadim Shipachyov’s 18 points.

Tyler Motte (USA): Motte once again skated with University of Michigan teammates J.T. Compher and Dylan Larkin, and took one shot on goal in 15:36 of ice time. He finished the tournament with three points (1G, 2A) in 10 games.

Vincent Hinostroza (USA): Hinostroza was scratched for the bronze medal game; he finished with three points (1G, 2A) in nine outings.


Ville Pokka (FIN): Tasked with shutting down Canada’s top forwards, Pokka had a strong outing in the defensive end, logging 20:02 of ice time, second online to blue-line partner Esa Lindell. The 21-year-old, who was named Rockford’s Best Defenseman this past season, averaged 15:58 per game during the tournament and posted two helpers. (Chicago Blackhawks)

Cubs drop second straight series: Even though the Chicago Cubs are first in the NL Central at 29-13, they are struggling a bit.

With their 1-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, the Cubs have now dropped their second straight series.


“Throughout the season you’re going to see that time from time,” Cubs shortstop Addison Russell said after Sunday's game. “The best thing we can do is keep our confidence high and go get them next time.”

“We have to continue to try and play good baseball on a daily basis,” Cubs veteran David Ross said. “We don’t look at the big picture. We’re trying to win ballgames, trying to win series.”

The Cubs are 4-6 in their last ten games.

White Sox still lead AL Central: The Chicago White Sox are still leading the AL Central with a record of 26-18. However, they are only 3-7 in their last ten games.