Chicago Blackhawks News

Knight went 2-2-1 with a 3.80 GAA and .846 SV% in five games in December. Knight will look to put a tough month of December behind him, as he starts January with a decent matchup vs. the Penguins. Despite being on the second half of a back-to-back, Knight and the Panthers have the second-highest implied Win% (65.6%) on the slate. Knight has been significantly better on home-ice this season, going 2-3-0 with a. 2.09 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout in Florida, versus 4-3-1 with a 3.39 GAA and .871 SV% on the road.

Connor Murphy will not play on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens due to a groin injury, allowing Kaiser to re-enter the lineup. Kaiser has not played since December 14th. He is averaging 17:33 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 28 games this season.

Petr Mrazek played in Chicago's 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Tuesday's Winter Classic. The Blackhawks will revert to Soderblom between the pipes on Friday, looking to snap a five-game losing skid. Soderblom allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has a 2.78 GAA and .907 SV% in 16 games this season (5-9-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +124 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens squad outscoring their opposition 12-4 during a three-game winning streak.

Toninato is yet to play an NHL game in 2024-25 after registering five points in 15 games with the Jets last season. The Jets placed Haydn Fleury (lower-body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Exiting the holiday break, the Panthers will turn to Knight between the pipes on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Knight was excellent in his previous outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old Knight has a 2.78 GAA and .891 SV% in 13 games (6-5-1).

It's a tough break for the Predators' fourth liner, who likely won't be back until the middle of February. Justin Barron is expected to make his Preds debut in Smith's place as Nashville opts to dress seven defencemen against the Hurricanes on Monday.

The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old netminder was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.56 GAA and a .913 SV% in 13 games (5-7-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +189 road underdogs against the Wild.

Kaiser has been a regular in the Blackhawks lineup this season, playing 28 games while averaging 17:33 time-on-ice. The 22-year-old defenseman has one point (0G / 1A), 54 blocks, and 33 hits this season.

Petr Mrazek was activated from Injured Reserve on Thursday but will serve as the backup to Soderblom against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Soderblom has posted solid numbers this season with a 2.70 GAA and .909 SV% in 12 games (4-7-1). He has won three of his last four, posting a .894 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +119 home underdogs against a Kraken squad outscored 8-1 during a two-game losing skid.

Greenway has been a game-time decision each game since returning from an injury earlier this month and will finally be shut down long-term after underdoing surgery to address his injury. The 27-year-old Greenway is averaging 15:55 time-on-ice, recording seven points (3G / 4A) and 54 hits in 20 games this season.

Petr Mrazek was activated from Injured Reserve on Thursday but will likely serve as the backup to Soderblom against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Soderblom has posted solid numbers this season with a 2.70 GAA and .909 SV% in 12 games (4-7-1). He has won three of his last four, posting a .894 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +119 home underdogs against a Kraken squad outscored 8-1 during a two-game losing skid.

With Petr Mrazek being activated from IR, Commesso has been assigned to Rockford (AHL). The 22-year-old Commesso made his first career NHL start during this stint with the Blackhawks, saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. During his time in Rockford (AHL), Commesso has gone 22-22-4 with a .901 SV%.

Mangiapane will immediately return to the Capitals lineup after being a late scratch for Monday's game in Dallas. He will reclaim his spot with Jakub Vrana and Lars Eller on Washington's third line and should also feature on the team's second power-play unit. Hendrix Lapierre will sit in his place.

Soderblom was solid in his previous outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Soderblom has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 11 games this season (3-7-1). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +172 home underdogs against a Capitals club coming off a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars last night.

Greenway has been a game-time decision each game since returning from an injury earlier this month and will not play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-year-old Greenway is averaging 15:55 time-on-ice, recording seven points (3G / 4A) and 54 hits in 20 games this season.