Chicago Blackhawks News

The Blackhawks will hope to snap a three-game losing skid on Thursday when they turn to Soderblom between the pipes in a matchup against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old Soderblom struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.99 GAA and .903 SV% in 19 appearances this season (6-11-1). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as significant +241 road underdogs against a Predators squad coming off an impressive 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Kuzmin was a third-round pick, 82nd overall, of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has four points (1G / 3A) in 21 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.

Mrazek followed up one of his best performances of the season, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, by allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-3 loss, a byproduct of his up-and-down season. The 32-year-old Mrazek is sporting a 3.17 GAA and .895 SV% in 25 appearances this season (8-15-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +120 home underdogs against a Calgary Flames team riding a two-game winning streak.

Wyatt Kaiser will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Monday against the Calgary Flames, sending Brodie to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Brodie is averaging 15:54 time-on-ice, recording nine points (2G / 7A) and a -18 plus/minus through 40 games this season.

T.J. Brodie will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Kaiser to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Kaiser is averaging 17:44 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 32 games this season.

Mrazek followed up one of his best performances of the season, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, by allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-3 loss, a byproduct of his up-and-down season. The 32-year-old Mrazek is sporting a 3.17 GAA and .895 SV% in 25 appearances this season (8-15-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +120 home underdogs against a Calgary Flames team riding a two-game winning streak.

Kurashev has not played since December 29th but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, replacing an injured Craig Smith (back). The 25-year-old Kurashev is averaging 15:13 time-on-ice and has only five points (3G / 2A) in 30 games this season after scoring 54 (18G / 36A) in 75 in 2023-24.

Pat Maroon will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, sending Reichel back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Reichel is averaging 12:25 time-on-ice, nearly two minutes less than last season, and has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 35 games.

Lukas Reichel will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, allowing Maroon to return from a one-game absence. The 36-year-old Maroon is averaging 11:42 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (2G / 8A), 39 penalty minutes, and 68 hits in 37 games this season.

Mrazek was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) for his first victory in over a month, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. The 32-year-old Mrazek has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.13 GAA and .897 SV% in 24 appearances (8-14-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +161 road underdogs against the team that drafted Mrazek 141st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings, who are riding a season-best five-game winning streak.

Smith returned from a multi-game absence due to an injury two weeks ago and will return to the sidelines due to a back tweak. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 30 games this season.

Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Reichel to re-enter the lineup. Reichel has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 34 games this season but is averaging only 12:30 time-on-ice, nearly two minutes less than the 14:07 he was playing last season. The 22-year-old forward has only two points (0G / 2A) in his last 13 games.

Lukas Reichel will return to Chicago's lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, resulting in Maroon being a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Maroon is averaging 11:42 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (2G / 8A), 39 penalty minutes, and 68 hits in 37 games this season.