Chicago Blackhawks News

Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and will likely to return to the lineup on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.

Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and is a possibility to return on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.

Dickinson had already missed Chicagos' previous two contests before the break and is now expected to remain out for 2-to-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The 29-year-old centre will be missed in Chicago's already weak lineup, having seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.

With Jason Dickinson out week-to-week with an ankle injury, Kurashev will re-enter Chicago's lineup for the first time since January 30th. The 25-year-old Kurashev has only eight points (4G / 4A) through 36 games this season after an impressive 54-point campaign (18G / 36A) in 75 games last season.

The Blackhawks have lost three straight while alternating netminders and will switch to Mrazek on Friday, hoping for a better result against the Nashville Predators. The 32-year-old Mrazek allowed five goals on 44 shots (.886 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. He has a 3.32 GAA and .895 SV% in 30 appearances this season (9-18-2). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +171 road underdogs against a Predators squad that defeated them 3-2 on January 16th.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Smith has been limited to only four games since December 12th due to a nagging back and knee issue but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 30 games this season.

The second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Levshunov is yet to make his NHL debut. He has three goals and ten assists in 38 AHL games this season. Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

A second round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach has appeared in 13 NHL games this season, scoring one goal and adding three assists. He has 12 goals and 13 assists in 30 AHL games this season. Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Del Mastro has only played three games this season, averaging 16:07 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A), but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 22-year-old defenseman was a fourth-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

With Craig Smith (knee) returning to Chicago's lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, Dach will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

Smith has been limited to only four games since December 12th due to a nagging back and knee issue but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 30 games this season.

The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers and will switch to Soderblom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Soderblom has played well lately despite an unfavorable 1-2-2 record in his last five games, posting a solid .921 SV%. He has a 2.89 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 appearances this season (7-12-3). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable +237 home underdogs against an Oilers squad that defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime last night.