Struggling Blackhawks Recall F Nordstrom, G Darling From Minors
CHICAGO (AP) -- The struggling Blackhawks have recalled forward Joakim Nordstrom and goalie Scott Darling from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Chicago also reassigned goalie Antti Raanta and forward Ryan Hartman to its top minor league affiliate after Sunday's 6-2 loss to Boston.
Nordstrom has two assists in 24 games with the Blackhawks this season. Darling is 5-2 with a 1.97 goals-against average in seven games with Chicago.
Raanta made a relief appearance against the Bruins and stopped 14 of 16 shots. The 25-year-old Raanta is 7-4-1 with a 1.89 GAA in 14 games for the Blackhawks this season.
The 20-year-old Hartman made his NHL debut on Feb. 13 against New Jersey. He had no points in five games with Chicago.
The Blackhawks have lost three straight (0-2-1) for the first time since last March.
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