Impact Lankinen was unable to hold off the Red Wings' surge over the final two periods of the game. The Finn is 4-4-0 in his last eight starts. He dropped to 16-12-4 with a 2.79 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 32 appearances. The 25-year-old could get a shot at redemption Saturday versus the Red Wings if he makes a ninth straight start.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Detroit Lankinen will defend the blue paint during Thursday's road game versus the Red Wings, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

Impact Lankinen has been a little shaky recently, registering a 2.99 GAA and an .898 save percentage through his last two starts, but he picked up wins in both of those contests thanks to solid goal support from his teammates. The 25-year-old netminder will attempt to earn his 17th victory of the season in a road matchup with a surging Detroit club that just picked up back-to-back wins over the Hurricanes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up OT win Monday Lankinen turned aside 30 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The two teams traded goals through three periods before Brandon Hagel found a winner 85 seconds into OT. It's the third win in the last four starts for Lankinen, although he gave up at least three goals in three of those outings. On the season, the rookie has a 2.79 GAA and .915 save percentage.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Columbus Lankinen will guard the road goal in Monday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Lankinen has registered an .895 save percentage and a 3-3-0 record over his past six appearances, and he'll make a seventh straight start Monday. The Blue Jackets' offense was already a bit suspect with 2.5 goals per game over their last five appearances, and now they've traded away a few key players before the deadline, providing Lankinen and the Blackhawks a slight edge Monday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wins but underlying numbers suspect Lankinen made 23 saves Saturday in a 4-3 win over Columbus.

Impact The Blackhawks weren't ready to start the game and by the 3:13 mark of the first, the Jackets were up 2-0. A timeout was called and the Hawks pulled their game together -- the Jackets had just one shot on Lankinen in the next 25:27. Lankinen is 2-1 in his last three starts with 10 goals allowed and he's scuffled in his last five. His save percentage is just .891 in that span. Use caution until he rebounds.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sixth straight Lankinen will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the Blue Jackets, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Lankinen struggled in his last start Thursday against the Stars, surrendering five goals on 34 shots en route to a 5-1 defeat. He'll try to bounce back and secure his 15th win of the season in a road matchup with a struggling Columbus club that's lost four of its last five games.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Stars Lankinen allowed five goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Lankinen, making his fifth straight start, was unable to keep the Blackhawks in the game. The 25-year-old dropped to 14-11-4 with a 2.77 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 29 games. He's only made five straight appearances twice this year, so the Finn may be due for a rest. The Blackhawks' begin a road trip Saturday in Columbus.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting fifth straight Lankinen will start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus the Stars, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lankinen was solid in his last start Tuesday against Dallas, stopping 25 of 27 shots en route to a 4-2 win. He'll attempt to secure a second straight victory in a rematch with the same Stars club Thursday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Hangs on for win Lankinen turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Lankinen had to weather the Stars' comeback attempt in the third period, and he bent but didn't break to earn the win. The Finn ended a two-game skid and improved to 14-10-4 with a 2.69 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 28 contests. A rematch with the Stars is set for Thursday, and a starting goalie has yet to be named. Lankinen has only started five straight games once this year, which would become twice if he gets the nod Thursday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

In goal against Dallas Lankinen is in line to start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Stars, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lankinen has struggled a bit recently, suffering back-to-back losses to the Hurricanes and Predators while posting a sub-par 3.53 GAA and .865 save percentage. He'll attempt to right the ship and secure his 14th win of the season in a home matchup with a Dallas squad that's 6-7-3 on the road this year.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help against Preds Lankinen made 18 saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Predators.

Impact The rookie netminder wasn't exactly sharp, but he also had absolutely no margin for error as Chicago's offense was completely shut down. Lankinen has lost three of his last four starts, allowing at least three goals in each defeat, and on the season he carries a 2.72 GAA and .918 save percentage.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Nashville Lankinen will patrol the crease during Saturday's road game versus the Predators.

Impact Lankinen was a little shaky in his last start Thursday versus Carolina, surrendering four goals on 31 shots en route to a 4-3 defeat. The 25-year-old backstop will attempt to bounce back and secure his 14th win of the season in a road matchup with a Nashville squad that's only averaging 2.61 goals per game at home this campaign, 25th in the NHL.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heartbreaker loss to Canes Lankinen allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact The Blackhawks showed resilience to overcome two deficits in the third period, but Jesper Fast beat Lankinen for the decisive goal in the final minute. The 25-year-old Lankinen slipped to 13-9-4 with a 2.71 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 26 contests. The Finn remains the No. 1 goalie for the Blackhawks, as he's started nine of the last 11 games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting second straight Lankinen will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home matchup with Carolina, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Lankinen was fantastic in his last start Tuesday against the Hurricanes, stopping 31 of 32 shots en route to a 2-1 victory. He'll attempt to pick up his 14th win of the season in a rematch with the same Carolina club Thursday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Quiets Hurricanes Lankinen made 31 saves on 32 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Lankinen faced twice as many shots as Hurricanes goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, but it didn't faze him. Only Andrei Svechnikov put a puck past Lankinen in Tuesday's tight game. The 25-year-old goalie has won three of his last four starts, and he improved to 13-8-4 in 25 outings overall. The Finn has a 2.65 GAA and a .921 save percentage this season. The Blackhawks face the Hurricanes again Thursday, but it's tough to imagine anyone besides Lankinen drawing the start.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Lankinen is in line to start between the pipes in Tuesday's home clash with Carolina, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lankinen was pretty solid in his last appearance Saturday versus Nashville, stopping 31 of 34 shots, but he ultimately suffered his 12th loss of the season due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll attempt to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot Hurricanes club that's won three straight games.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Takes home loss Lankinen stopped 31 of 34 shots Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Nashville.

Impact Lankinen was victimized by a defensive-zone turnovers on two of the three Nashville goals, and the Blackhawks were unable to generate much offense in support of their netminder. The rookie stalwart dropped to 12-8-4 with a 2.72 GAA and .920 save percentage, and he's been touched up for three-plus goals in six of his nine starts during the month of March.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting third straight Lankinen will guard the home goal during Saturday's matchup with Nashville, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Lankinen has been fantastic recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Panthers while posting an exceptional 1.00 GAA and .974 save percentage. The 25-year-old netminder will try to earn his 13th victory of the season in a home matchup with a surging Predators team that's won three straight games.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lankinen earns his 2nd shutout and Patrick Kane scores his 13th goal of the season in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers Kevin Lankinen made 41 saves for his second career shutout, Patrick Kane and Pius Suter scored and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Florida P...

MARCH 25 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Blanks Panthers Lankinen turned aside 41 shots in a 3-0 win over Florida on Thursday.

Impact Lankinen was terrific in logging his second career shutout, earning No. 1 star honors for the second straight game in the process. The 25-year-old rookie had a tough stretch last week during a winless trip through the Sunshine State (0-3-0), but he certainly rebounded well in a pair of home clashes with the Panthers, posting a .974 save percentage in those two starts.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

In goal against Florida Lankinen will guard the home goal during Thursday's matchup with the Panthers, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

Impact Lankinen played well in his last start Tuesday against the Panthers, turning aside 33 of 35 shots en route to an impressive 3-2 win. The 25-year-old rookie will try to pick up his 12th victory of the campaign in a rematch with the same Florida squad Thursday.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lankinen makes 33 saves as Blackhawks beat Panthers 3-2 Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, Patrick Kane had two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Florida P...

MARCH 23 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Lankinen makes 33 saves as Blackhawks beat Panthers 3-2 Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, Patrick Kane had two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 win

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to win column Lankinen kicked out 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 win over Florida on Tuesday.

Impact Lankinen was given a 3-0 lead to work with and fended off the Panthers despite goals by Anton Stralman and Alex Wennberg that made things interesting. It snapped a three-game losing skid for Lankinen and it was his first win on home ice since Feb. 28. The 25-year-old rookie is 11-7-4 with a 2.83 GAA and .915 save percentage.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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