Some might see a bat lurking above the United Center ice during Wednesday’s pregame warmups as an ominous omen. The creature buzzed by Teuvo Teräväinen and created a buzz in the stands. Ice-crew staffer Lucas Heatherington finally caught the bat,

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson will be sidelined for a “couple games” with a high ankle sprain, interim coach Anders Sorensen said. Dickinson will get more tests after leaving the Blackhawks’ latest loss with an injured left leg.