Chicago Blackhawks News

Murphy (right hip) was activated from IR and could return to the Blackhawks lineup on Tuesday.

Murphy has been out since February 7th with a hip injury but was activated from IR on Monday. Head coach Jeremy Colliton would not commit to him playing on Tuesday, so monitor his status during the morning skate, but all signs are pointing towards him suiting up in Columbus.

Connor Murphy
Khudobin will start Thursday in Columbus.

Khudobin allowed three goals on 40 shots in the Stars loss in Carolina on Sunday. After getting the night off on Tuesday, Khudobin will make his sixth start of the season Thursday in Columbus. The 34-year-old netminder has gone 3-1-1- with a 2.17 GAA and .922 SV% in his first five starts.

Anton Khudobin
Bertuzzi (upper-body) is expected to miss at least the next 4-6 games.

Bertuzzi, who was hurt last Saturday vs. the Panthers, did not travel to start the Red Wings six-game road-trip. Head coach Jeff Blashill said he'll definitely be out for the first four games of the trip and may miss all six. This is a tough break for Bertuzzi, who was red-hot to start the season, posting seven points (5G / 2A) in his first nine games.

Tyler Bertuzzi
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