Here are the top Chicago sports stories from Wednesday:
Patrick Kane notches another hat trick as Blackhawks beat Penguins
Thursday on CSN: Arch Madness opening round
Northwestern takes step closer to tournament with epic Laettner-esque win over Michigan
James Shields makes 2017 debut, Nate Jones hurt in White Sox victory
Cubs-Royals: Setting the record straight on Jorge Soler’s hustle
NHL
Quick Hits: 'Wow factor' shows up in Blackhawks' win over Penguins
Lemont product Djordje Mihailovic living out his dream playing for the Fire
Illini keep making things interesting, beat Michigan State to keep NCAA tournament hopes alive
Inside Jason Hammel’s free-agent odyssey from Cubs to Royals