Corey Crawford News

Crawford stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Blackhawks’ shutout win over the Flyers on Wednesday. Coming into Wednesday, Crawford had lost three of his previous four starts, but comes into Saturday as one of the best goalies in the NHL though the first month of the season. He is a must-start option until further notice.

Crawford allowed one goal on eight shots after replacing Anton Forsberg in the Blackhawks loss in Colorado on Saturday. Crawford finished October at 5-4-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .935 SV% and comes into Wednesday’s game against the Flyers at 3-2-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .951 SV% at the United Center.

Crawford allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Blackhawks loss in Vegas on Tuesday. Crawford has now lost three of his last five starts while posting a 2.81 GAA and .915 SV%. Tonight he faces the Predators for the second time this season—he stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 2-1 overtime win on October 14th.

Crawford allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Blackhawks’ win in Arizona on Saturday. Crawford has been excellent to start the season, winning five of seven starts while posting a 1.86 GAA and .945 SV%. He is already a must-start regardless of matchup, but he might be the best option tonight with both of the Golden Knights’ top goalies out with injuries.

Crawford allowed one goal on 38 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Predators on Saturday. Crawford has been one of the best goalies in the NHL to start the season, winning four of his five starts while posting a 1.39 GAA and .960 SV%. Tonight he faces the Blues, who are tied for 18th in the NHL in scoring (2.83 GF/PG).

Crawford gave up three goals on 32 shots in the Blackhawks’ loss to Minnesota on Thursday. The loss snapped Crawford’s three-game winning streak to start the season, but he still carries a strong 1.50 GAA and .956 SV% to kick of the year. Tonight he faces a Predators team siting tied for 11th in goals for (3.25) so far.

Crawford stopped 41 of 42 shots in the Blackhawks’ win in Montreal on Tuesday. Crawford has been excellent to start 2017-18, going 3-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV%. The veteran has been crazy impressive so far and the Blackhawks have been great in front of him, outscoring opponents 18-to-3. Tonight he will face a Wild team that has started 0-1-1.

Crawford made 32 saves on 33 shots in the Blackhawks’ win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Anton Forsberg started last night in Toronto, so they’ll go with Crawford tonight in Montreal. Crawford has had an excellent start to the season, winning his first two starts while stopping 60 of 62 shots (.968 SV%). Montreal is 1-2-0 with three goals in their first three games.

Crawford has been sensational since taking over as the Blackhawks’ starter in 2010-11. Besides the lockout shortened campaign, Crawford has started at least 55 games and won at least 30 of them in six consecutive seasons. The Blackhawks outlook is as bleak as it has looked during that time, but he remains one of the safest and most reliable options between the pipes. In his first start of the season he will see the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, who are coming off of an overtime loss last night.