Chicago Blackhawks News

Mikheyev reportedly suffered an ACL tear in the preseason and had been playing on it the entire season. He will have surgery next week, ending his 2022-23 season with 28 points (13G / 15A) in 46 games. Mikheyev was on-pace for a career-high 48 points (22G / 26A).

Mrazek allowed two goals on 27 shots (.926 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was beaten by Los Angeles in his previous start. The 30-year-old has struggled all season, with his 5-11-1 record, 3.87 GAA and .886 SV%. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost seven of their last eight games but have a brand new Head Coach in Rick Tocchet.

Phillips had a goal, three assists, five PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 11 games with the Blackhawks but will head back down to Rockford (AHL) Monday after he was reassigned there by Chicago. Phillips was successful in his previous stint in Rockford, with three goals, 14 assists and 32 PIMs in 25 games prior to earning his promotion.

Bertuzzi did not play in the third period of Thursday's win in Vegas and is questionable to play Saturday. After he left the game, Jonatan Berggren moved up into his place on the third line, so expect that to continue on Saturday with Adam Erne drawing in on the fourth line.

Bertuzzi left the Red Wings' previous game vs. Vegas after just 11:22 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is questionable to play Saturday when Detroit takes on Philadelphia. Bertuzzi has been back for only six games since his previous long-term injury so he will be hoping this is nothing serious.

Phillips has one goal, two assists, 13 SOG, and a -6 plus/minus but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Chicago takes on Philadelphia. He is replaced by Ian Mitchell in Chicago's lineup.

Mrazek stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Buffalo his previous time out. The 30-year-old has had a horrendous first half of the season, with his 4-10-1 record, 4.17 GAA and .877 SV%. He faces the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-2 win over Anaheim in their last game.

Mrazek had the worst start of his 12-year career last game, allowing one four goals on five shots (.200 SV%) before being pulled in a matchup vs. Seattle. The struggles of last game have been common for Mrazek, who is having a horrendous season with his 3-10-1 record, 4.26 GAA and .875 SV%. He will face off against the Buffalo Sabres, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-1 loss to Florida on Monday.

Mrazek had the worst start of his 12-year career last game, allowing one four goals on five shots (.200 SV%) before being pulled in a matchup vs. Seattle. The struggles of last game have been common for Mrazek, who is having a horrendous season with his 3-10-1 record, 4.26 GAA and .875 SV%. He will face off against the Buffalo Sabres, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-1 loss to Florida on Monday.

Sending Reichel back to the AHL suggests that Patrick Kane will be back in the Blackhawks' lineup on Saturday. Reichel looked good in his four-game stint, scoring one goal with two assists (three points). Reichel returns to the AHL, where he's now third on the team with 36 points (14G / 22A) in 32 games this season.

Donato was a healthy scratch for the Krakens' previous contest but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as he replaces Morgan Geekie on Seattle's fourth line. The 26-year-old has eight goals, five assists, 58 SOG, 23 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 33 games played so far this year.