Chicago Blackhawks News

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

The Blackhawks have lost three straight (0-2-1) and will likely 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
Knight will start in Nashville on Tuesday.

Knight will be between the pipes for the Predators on Tuesday when they visit the Nashville Predators, his first action since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 23-year-old Knights has a 2.47 GAA and .906 SV% in 22 appearances this season (11-8-1). In his last eight appearances (5-2-0), he has an outstanding 1.75 GAA and .937 SV%. The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -158 road underdogs against a Predators squad coming off a 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Spencer Knight
Crevier (concussion) is expected to rejoin Chicago's lineup on Saturday vs. Columbus.

Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and will likely to return to the lineup on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.

Louis Crevier
Crevier (concussion) is a possibility to play Saturday in Columbus.

Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and is a possibility to return on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.

Louis Crevier
Dickinson is expected to miss 2-to-3 more weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Dickinson had already missed Chicagos' previous two contests before the break and is now expected to remain out for 2-to-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The 29-year-old centre will be missed in Chicago's already weak lineup, having seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
Kurashev will draw back into Chicago's lineup vs. Nashville on Friday.

With Jason Dickinson out week-to-week with an ankle injury, Kurashev will re-enter Chicago's lineup for the first time since January 30th. The 25-year-old Kurashev has only eight points (4G / 4A) through 36 games this season after an impressive 54-point campaign (18G / 36A) in 75 games last season.

Philipp Kurashev
Dickinson is considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
Knight will start in St. Louis on Thursday.

The Panthers will have Knight tending the twine on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Knight was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old netminder has been outstanding lately, posting a .940 SV% in his last seven outings (4-2-0). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -165 road favorites against a Blues squad that has scored two or fewer goals in six straight (1-4-1).

Spencer Knight
Dickinson (ankle sprain) left Wednesday's game vs. Edmonton and is expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
The Blackhawks reassigned Dach to Rockford (AHL) on Wednesday.

A second round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach has appeared in 13 NHL games this season, scoring one goal and adding three assists. He has 12 goals and 13 assists in 30 AHL games this season. Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Colton Dach