Smith has been limited to only four games since December 12th due to a nagging back issue but will likely 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.
Levshunov was the 2nd overall pick of the Blackhawks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old defenseman, a product of Michigan State University, has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 38 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) this season.
Crevier played only 2:39 time-on-ice in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers before leaving the contest due to a concussion. The 23-year-old Crevier is averaging 17:48 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 23 games this season.
Crevier played just 2:39 before departing Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The Blackhawks announced he will not return.
Pat Maroon will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers, resulting in Kurashev being a healthy scratch. 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.
Philipp Kurashev will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Florida Panthers, allowing Maroon to re-enter the lineup. The 36-year-old Maroon is averaging 11:34 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (2G / 9A), 71 penalty minutes, and 77 hits in 45 games this season.
With Connor Murphy returning from a multi-week absence due to a groin injury, Allan will be sent to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Allan is averaging 15:12 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 41 games this season.
Murphy has not played since December 31st, missing 13 games due to a groin injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. Before his injury, the 31-year-old Murphy had been a steadying force on the blue line for the Blackhawks this season, averaging 20:33 time-on-ice and scoring 13 points (1G / 12A) in 38 games.
Arvid Soderblom played the previous two games for the Blackhawks (1-1-0), but Mrazek will be between the pipes on Saturday against the Floirda Panthers. The 32-year-old Mrazek has allowed three or more goals in 11 of his last 12 starts (2-9-1), posting a .874 SV%.
The Blackhawks are coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning when Soderblom saved 34 of 35 shots (.971 SV%). The 25-year-old netminder will return to the crease on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking to build on his 2.88 GAA and .910 SV% in 22 games (7-11-3). He has been stellar lately, posting a .940 SV% in three games (1-0-2). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as enormous +359 road underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in six straight (5-0-1).
The Blackhawks are coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning when Soderblom saved 34 of 35 shots (.971 SV%). The 25-year-old netminder will return to the crease on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking to build on his 2.88 GAA and .910 SV% in 22 games (7-11-3). He has been stellar lately, posting a .940 SV% in three games (1-0-2). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as enormous +359 road underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in six straight (5-0-1).
Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Dach to return to the lineup from a one-game absence. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:37 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games this season.
Ethan Del Mastro will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Allan to re-enter the lineup after a one-game absence. The 21-year-old Allan has been solid in his rookie season, averaging 15:10 time-on-ice and scoring eight points (1G / 7A) in 40 games.
Colton Dach will return from a one-game absence, sending Maroon to the press box a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Maroon is averaging 11:34 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (2G / 9A), 71 penalty minutes, and 77 hits in 45 games this season.
Nolan Allan will return to Chicago's lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in Del Mastro being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Del Mastro has averaged 16:07 time-on-ice and has one point in three games this season.
The Blackhawks have lost three straight and will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite losing three straight (0-1-2), Soderblom has played well lately, posting a .913 SV%. He has a 2.97 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 appearances this season (6-11-3). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as significant +296 road underdogs against a Lightning squad that defeated them 4-3 last week.
Landon Slaggert with make his season debut with the Blackhawks on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lighting, resulting in Dach being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:37 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games this season.
Nolan Allan will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Brodie to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Brodie is averaging 15:53 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 44 games this season.
T.J. Brodie will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, resulting in Allan being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Allan is averaging 15:10 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) through 40 games in his rookie season.
Colton Dach will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Slaggert to make his season debut. The 22-year-old Slaggert has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 25 points (10G / 15A) in 39 games with the Rockford IceHogs.
