Chicago Blackhawks News

Knight is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.

The Blackhawks acquired Knight in a trade from the Florida Panthers on Saturday, and he will likely make his debut on Monday. The 23-year-old Knight had a 2.40 GAA and .907 SV% in 23 games with the Panthers this season (12-8-1). He has been tremendous the past several weeks, allowing three or fewer goals in nine straight appearances (6-2-0) and posting an excellent .937 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +209 home underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings squad outscored 13-5 during a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

Spencer Knight
Kurashev (hand) has been placed on IR.

Kurashev did not play on Saturday and has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve due to a hand injury. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.

Philipp Kurashev
Kurashev (hand) missed practice on Friday.

Kurashev did not practice on Friday due to a hand injury. It's unclear if this will prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.

Philipp Kurashev
Allan will be a healthy scratch on Thursday in Vegas.

T.J. Brodie will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in Allan being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Allan is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) through 43 games in his first NHL season.

Nolan Allan
Brodie will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Thursday in Vegas.

Nolan Allan will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing Brodie to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Brodie is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) and a -20 plus/minus rating in 52 games this season.

T.J. Brodie
Brodie will be a healthy scratch in Utah on Tuesday.

Ethan Del Mastro will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club, sending Brodie to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Brodie is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) and a -20 plus/minus rating in 52 games this season.

T.J. Brodie
Soderblom will start in Utah on Tuesday.

The Blackhawks have lost three straight (0-2-1) and will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old Soderblom struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 3.05 GAA and .905 SV% in 26 games this season (7-13-5). Chicago enters the action on Tuesday as sizeable +229 road underdogs against a Utah team coming off a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Arvid Soderblom
Dach is expected to draw back into Chicago's lineup on Tuesday in Utah.

Lukas Reichel will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against Utah HC, allowing Dach to re-enter the lineup. Dach made his NHL debut on January 3rd and was a regular in the Blackhawks lineup for the entire month before being reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) at the beginning of February. The 22-year-old forward has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Blackhawks this season.

Colton Dach