Foligno missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to an illness but appears ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 37-year-old Foligno is averaging 16:49 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (7G / 6A) and 86 hits in 30 games this season.
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Foligno will not play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old Foligno has 37 points (17G / 20A) in 70 games this season, his highest point total since scoring 51 in the 2016-17 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Foligno will return to the lineup for the first time in eight games, playing his first game since signing a two-year, $9 million ($4,500,000 AAV) contract extension. Foligno has made an impact in his first season with the Blackhawks, scoring 17 points (8G / 9A) in 39 games, his best point-per-game pace (0.44) in five seasons.
Foligno, currently on IR due to a fractured finger, has made an impact in his first season with the Blackhawks, scoring 17 points (8G / 9A) in 39 games, his best point-per-game pace (0.44) in five seasons. Foligno has also contributed an impressive 73 shots and 84 hits this season. His $4.5 million AAV next season ranks second among all forwards on the Blackhawks, only behind Taylor Hall ($6 million AAV).
Foligno fought the Devils' Brendan Smith in the second period of Friday's game and left the game shortly afterwards. We should expect to receive an update on the injury and a possible timeline for his return to the lineup following the completion of Friday's game.
The Blackhawks acquired the rights to Foligno from the Boston Bruins along with Taylor Hall on Monday and signed the veteran winger to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Foligno doesn't pack the same offensive punch he once did in Columbus but is a terrific veteran presence for a Blackhawks team going through a transitional period. Foligno had 26 points (10G / 16A) in 60 games with the Bruins in 2022-23.
Foligno had 10 goals, 16 assists, 71 SOG, 45 PIMs, a +18 plus/minus through 60 games with Boston in 2022-23 and has had his rights traded alongside Taylor Hall to Chicago for the rights to Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula. If the 35-year-old left-winger is to sign with the Blackhawks, he will enter his 17th season with his fifth NHL team having collected 215 goals and 525 points across 1081 career games played.
Foligno had an assist, one SOG and 12 PIMs through the first two games of the Bruins' opening playoff series but will be a healthy scratch Friday for Game 3 as Jakub Laura takes his place in Boston's lineup. The 35-year-old had nine goals, 25 points, 71 SOG, 45 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 60 games during the regular season.
Foligno missed the final 22 games of the regular season but appears on-track to play in Game 1 vs. the Panthers. Foligno, who finished 10 goals and 16 assists (26 points) in 60 games this season, skated on the fourth line and second power-play unit in Sunday's practice.
Foligno missed the Bruins' previous game vs. Buffalo due to a lower-body injury and will head to the injured reserve Thursday. The 35-year-old has 10 goals, 16 assists, 71 SOG, 45 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 60 games this season prior to his injury.
Foligno left the Bruins' previous game after 8:02 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Buffalo. The 35-year-old has 10 goals, 16 assists, 71 SOG, 45 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 60 games this season.
Foligno missed Thursday's game vs. the Devils with a lower-body injury but will play Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets. Foligno, who has just one assist in his last 10 games, will replace Anton Blidh on the Bruins' fourth line.
Foligno suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Maple Leafs and will not be available on Thursday. Anton Blidh will replace Foligno, who is day-to-day.
Foligno missed four games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Penguins. Folgino will sub back into the lineup on the fourth line, replacing Anton Blidh.
Foligno skated on the fourth line in Monday's practice session and may be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Foligno has picked ups just one goal and six assists (seven points) in 26 games this season.
Foligno suffered an upper-body injury midway though Monday's loss to the Ducks. He will not travel on their upcoming three-game road trip, so Jesper Froden was recalled and will join the team.
Foligno missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but will play Thursday vs. the Capitals. Foligno, who has just six points (1G / 5A) in 23 games this season, will replace Oskar Steen on the third line.