Before Blackhawks forward Craig Smith returned for a game Feb. 5 against the Oilers after a nearly two-month absence because of a back injury, he texted linemates Lukas Reichel and Pat Maroon.

SEATTLE — When Craig Smith scored an important goal for the Blackhawks on Nov. 2 in Los Angeles, Lukas Reichel received the vast majority of the praise for his rush to set Smith up — and ...

The time has come for Blackhawks to move Lukas Reichel off ... but his surprising success in that role earlier this season — centering veteran grinders Pat Maroon and Craig Smith — was ...

Lukas Reichel (riding the sleigh) ... Maroon is focused on rejuvenating the success the fourth line enjoyed earlier this season when Craig Smith was skating on Reichel’s other wing.

Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel holds the puck during the first day of training camp at Fifth Third Arena on ... “I know Craig Smith can really shoot a puck,” Richardson said of his ...

When thinking about Lukas Reichel, Chicago Blackhawks fans see a first-round pick who needs more opportunity. ... Reichel was playing center between Pat Maroon and Craig Smith on the fourth line. ...

Lukas Reichel Benched ... However, his line with Craig Smith and Pat Maroon got hemmed in the defensive zone quite a bit. They had just three total shot attempts while allowing 21.

The second period Saturday was Lukas Reichel's best in years. He assisted on two Craig Smith goals that temporarily tied the score, but the Hawks fell 4-2 despite outshooting the Sabres 37-22.

Lukas Reichel has been climbing the Blackhawks’ lineup recently. Erin Hooley/AP Photos. ... Reichel has gone from playing with Craig Smith and Pat Maroon to playing with Connor Bedard and Teuvo ...

Craig Smith scored both of Chicago's goals to help get them tied. They were also both assisted by Lukas Reichel who was playing in his second NHL game of the season.

He centered the team's fourth line in his 100th career game, playing alongside veteran forwards Pat Maroon and Craig Smith. Coach Luke Richardson said he thought Reichel made some good plays.