As NHL trade deadline looms, Chicago Blackhawks veterans try not ‘to let the noise creep in’

DENVER — The Chicago Blackhawks returned to game action Thursday, falling to the Nashville Predators 4-2 after allowing three unanswered third-period goals. No loss is desirable, but the team was happy to be playing games again after a 21-day break for the Olympics. The road trip continues Saturday in Colorado, Sunday in Utah and Tuesday against Jonathan Toews’ Winnipeg Jets before the Hawks ...