Blackhawks add playoff experience with Wingels

The Chicago Blackhawks, who were swept in the first round of the 2016-17 playoffs by the Nashville Predators, have added some playoff experience in forward Tommy Wingels. The two sides agreed to terms on a one-year contract.

Wingels went to the Eastern Conference Final with the Ottawa Senators last season, one year after going to the Stanley Cup Final with the San Jose Sharks.

The native of Evanston, Ill. posted a total of 12 points through 73 combined games with the Senators and Sharks last season. He has a total of 126 points in 373 regular-season games and eight points in 54 playoff contests.