Forsberg was called-up when Petr Mrazek and James Reimer got hurt. He served as the backup for the first two games but will face the Avalanche tonight. He was 15-9-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .905 SV% in the AHL when he was called up. The 27-year-old comes into Friday at 11-24-4 with a 3.21 GAA and .901 SV% in 45 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks.
Forsberg was average in his first and only season with the Blackhawks. During his 35 NHL games, Forsberg went 10-16-4 with a 2.97 GAA and .908 SV%. While with Rockford (AHL), the 26-year-old went 15-17-1 wth a 2.64 AA and .919 SV%. With Petr Mrazek and James Reimer already in the NHL, Forsberg is likely headed to Charlotte (AHL) to start 2020.
Forsberg spent the entire 2019 season with Rockford (AHL), going 15-17-1 with a 2.64 GAA and .919 SV% in 32 games. Forsberg has gone 11-24-4 with a 3.21 GAA and .901 SV% in 45 career NHL games with Columbus and Chicago. He will likely report to Charlotte (AHL) to start the 2020 season.
With Corey Crawford back for the Blackhawks, they have sent Forsberg back to the AHL, where he was 27-17-2 with a 2.28 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts in his last stint.
Forsberg had to be helped off of the ice during the Blackhawks morning skate and will not be available to backup Cam Ward tonight. Forsberg will eventually be the Blackhawks’ No.3 netminder when Corey Crawford is healthy. Colin Delia will meet the team and serve as their No.2 in Ottawa.
Forsberg made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was one of Forsberg’s best performances of the season and moved him to 3-3-0 with a 3.28 GAA and .898 SV% in March. He comes into Monday’s game at 4-7-1 on home ice this season.
Forsberg made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was one of Forsberg’s best performances of the season and moved him to 3-3-0 with a 3.28 GAA and .898 SV% in March. He comes into Monday’s game at 4-7-1 on home ice this season.
Forsberg allowed one goal on nine shots after replacing J-F Berube in the Blackhawks loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Forsberg has not had a good year in his debut season for Chicago, going 9-16-3 with a 3.06 GAA and .905 SV% in 33 appearances. He was shelled in his first start vs. the Islanders, so look elsewhere tonight.
Forsberg was yanked after he allowed three goals on six shots in the Blackhawks loss in Winnipeg last Thursday. Forsberg has struggled as of late, going 2-2-0 with a 4.01 GAA and .876 SV% in March. Tonight he faces the Avalanche for a second time—he was pulled after he allowed five goals on 20 shots in a 6-3 loss in Colorado in late-October.
Forsberg was yanked after he allowed three goals on six shots in the Blackhawks loss in Winnipeg last Thursday. Forsberg has struggled as of late, going 2-2-0 with a 4.01 GAA and .876 SV% in March. Tonight he faces the Avalanche for a second time—he was pulled after he allowed five goals on 20 shots in a 6-3 loss in Colorado in late-October.
Forsberg allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Blackhawks loss in Anaheim last Sunday. J-F Berube has started the last three games, including last night, so the Blackhawks will come back to Forsberg this afternoon. The 25-year-old has gone 3-6-1 with a 2.41 GAA and .925 SV% at the United Center this season.
Forsberg allowed one goal on six shots after replacing J-F Berube in the Blackhawks loss in San Jose on Thursday. The road has been tough on Forsberg this season, as he’s gone 4-7-2 with a 3.31 GAA and .896 SV% in 13 away starts and three relief appearances. He is also 0-2-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .926 SV% vs. the Kings this season.
Forsberg stopped 32 of 34 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Senators on Wednesday. Forsberg has turned his game around after initially struggling in the starting role, posting a .924 SV% over his last four starts. He draws a decent road matchup tonight against the Blue Jackets.
Forsberg stopped 29 of the 32 shots he faced in a losing effort against the Kings on Monday. The Blackhawks’ default starter has struggled to take control of the starting job, going 1-5 in his last six starts with a .884 SV%. He draws a great matchup at home tonight against the Senators.
Forsberg stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced in the Blackhawks 7-1 rout over the Capitals on Saturday. The win was Forsberg’s first in five starts and snapped an eight-game losing streak for the Hawks. He draws another challenging matchup tonight against the Kings.
