Chicago Blackhawks News

Foligno missed Thursday's game vs. the Devils with a lower-body injury but will play Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets. Foligno, who has just one assist in his last 10 games, will replace Anton Blidh on the Bruins' fourth line.

Foligno suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Maple Leafs and will not be available on Thursday. Anton Blidh will replace Foligno, who is day-to-day.

Kurashev was a healthy scratch in Vegas on Saturday but will suit up Monday vs. the Sabres. It's unclear who Kurashev will replace but it will most likely be Mackenzie Entwistle.

Martinez has been out since November 11th after suffering a facial injury and nerve damage. The veteran will draw back into the lineup on Saturday and will provide a huge boost to the Golden Knights' bluelline. He has three assists in 11 games before getting hurt.

Bertuzzi had to miss the Red Wings' western Canada trip due to being unvaccinated but joined the team in Seattle for Saturday's game. He should be back in the top-6 and top power-play unit.

Vlasic was a second-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2019 and is set to make his NHL debut after finishing his third year at Boston University. The towering (6-foot-6, 199 lbs.) defenseman had eight points (1G / 7A) and 31 PIMS in 32 games with Boston University this season. He'll start out on the third pair with Erik Gustafsson.

Murphy's move to IR is retroactive to March 12th, so he's eligible to return whenever he's back to 100 percent. In addition to Murphy, Tyler Johnson (concussion) was also placed on IR on Friday.