Knight's absence on Friday night was a big surprise after he was previously confirmed to start the game earlier in the day. Arvid Soderblom is also out with an illness, so Drew Commesso, a 23-year-old with just two NHL appearances to his name, will get the call between the pipes.
The illness that's ravaging Chicago's dressing room has apparently reached both Arvid Soderblom and Spencer Knight, as both will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Capitals. Chicago will be forced to turn to Commesso between the pipes, who was recalled from Rockford (AHL) earlier in the day. Commesso has just two NHL appearances to his name, though the 23-year-old does have a .909 SV% in 19 AHL games this season. Chicago enters action on Friday at +110 on the money line.
Spencer Knight was already confirmed for Friday's game against the Washington Capitals, but his backup goalie remains uncertain as Soderblom is battling an illness. Drew Commesso has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) to serve as Knight's backup on Friday if Soderblom is unable to dress.
With Arvid Soderblom (illness) uncertain for Friday's game against the Washington Capitals, the Blackhawks have recalled Commesso from Rockford (AHL). If Soderblom is unable to suit up, Commesso will draw into the lineup as Spencer Knight's backup.
With an illness circulating around the Blackhawks' dressing room and several players listed as game-time decisions, the team has recalled Korchinski from Rockford (AHL). The 21-year-old Korchinski has 19 points (2G / 17A) in 32 games with Rockford this season.
The Blackhawks are on a four-game winning streak and will turn to Knight on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Knight was excellent against the Capitals earlier this month, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout win. Knight has a solid 2.62 GAA and .910 SV% in 30 games this season (13-11-6). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +114 home underdogs against a Capitals team that is 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.
With an illness circulating around the Blackhawks' dressing room, several players, including Mikheyev, will be game-time decisions on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Mikheyev has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 39 games this season.
With an illness circulating around the Blackhawks' dressing room, several players, including Foligno, will be game-time decisions on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old Foligno has eight points (1G / 7A) in 21 games this season.
After playing below expectations in 2024-25, Bedard was showing why he was a first-overall draft pick with his impressive play this season, scoring an impressive 44 points (19G / 25A) in 31 games. The 20-year-old has not played since December 12th and will draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals, looking to pick up where he left off before his injury.
The Blackhawks are on a four-game winning streak and will likely turn to Knight on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Knight was excellent against the Capitals earlier this month, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout win. Knight has a solid 2.62 GAA and .910 SV% in 30 games this season (13-11-6). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +114 home underdogs against a Capitals team that is 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.
Ellis is in the 7th year of an eight-year, $50 million contract, but is not eligible to play due to a significant back injury, making this trade a salary dump for San Jose. Ellis's last NHL appearance was in the 2021-22 season.
Furlong was drafted in the fifth round by the San Jose Sharks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has two assists in 12 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season and has yet to play an NHL game.
Del Mastro recently played two games for the Blackhawks, but has been reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL). The 22-year-old defenseman has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 27 games with Rockford.
After an ugly 1-8-0 stretch, the Blackhawks have rebounded by going 4-1-1 in their last six games, and will turn to Knight to tend the twine on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Knight was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 29 games this season (12-11-6). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as +104 home underdogs against a Blues team on a two-game winning streak.
After an ugly 1-8-0 stretch, the Blackhawks have rebounded by going 4-1-1 in their last six games, and will likely turn to Knight to tend the twine on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Knight was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 29 games this season (12-11-6). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as +104 home underdogs against a Blues team on a two-game winning streak.
Bedard has been ruled out of tomorrow's game but upgraded to day-to-day. After playing below expectations in 2024-25, Bedard was showing why he was a first-overall draft pick in 2025-25 before his injury, scoring an impressive 44 points (19G / 25A) in 31 games. The 20-year-old has not played since December 12th.
