May 20
Stalberg will return to the lineup on Monday in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Red Wings, ESPN Chicago reports.
Recommendation: Stalberg had been in Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville's doghouse after the first-round series with the Wild and was a healthy scratch for the first two games against the Red Wings. With the Hawks in need of some speed after the 4-1 loss in Game 2 to Detroit, Quenneville has turned back to Stalberg. He is expected to be skating on the third line.
May 17
Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg worked outside of the top four lines in practice once again Friday, and he said coach Joel Quenneville wants him "to produce more and be more effective."
Advice: Stalberg was benched for Game 1 and Quenneville declined to say if he would play on Saturday. The speedy Stalberg had nine goals and 14 assists in 47 games this season. He has one goal and three assists in 18 career postseason contests.
