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Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Done For The Season

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (wrist) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Dickinson injured his wrist in a fight with St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours on Saturday. The 29-year-old also missed time recently due to an ankle sprain, meaning he will finish the season with only 59 appearances. Dickinson recorded seven goals and nine assists while handing out 102 hits. With him shelved from the rest of the year, Philipp Kurashev will receive regular playing opportunities. He notched two assists when Chicago inserted Kurashev into the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to become a consistent offensive contributor, as Kurashev has totaled only 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 44 games this season.

5 hours ago

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Exits Early Versus Blues

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) took only six shifts during Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. He exited the action early in the game following a fight with Blues forward Jake Neighbours, resulting in 17 penalty minutes for Dickinson. It was his eighth straight game without registering any points. Although Dickinson has spent time in the top six, his production has been limited to seven goals and six assists in 59 games. If Dickinson isn't healthy enough to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Blackhawks will likely turn to Philipp Kurashev, whose efforts in 2024-25 have resulted in six goals and 10 points in 43 outings.

3 days ago

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) was limited to just 4:55 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He suffered an upper-body injury in the first period after crashing into the boards due to a collision with Blues forward Jake Neighbours. Martinez should now be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Chicago has T.J. Brodie and Louis Crevier as potential replacements for him in the lineup. Neither player holds any fantasy value.

3 days ago

Colton Dach • C • Blackhawks

Colton Dach Sustains Injury On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Colton Dach (arm) exited Thursday's contest early with an apparent arm injury and is set to undergo further evaluation. He logged just over 11 minutes of ice time against the Los Angeles Kings before exiting. During this time, Dach held a -1 rating and added two hits and two blocked shots. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon. If Dach were to miss this game, Philipp Kurashev and Patrick Maroon could re-enter the starting lineup. Over his last 10 games entering Thursday, Dach tallied three points (two helpers) with 39 hits and 13 penalty minutes. Through his first 21 NHL contests, Dach has tallied an impressive 89 hits and is a viable source for this category in deeper formats.

4 days ago

Alec Martinez • D • Blackhawks

Alec Martinez Sustains Injury On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He logged one blocked shot and hit before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Entering Monday, Martinez tallied three points (two helpers) over his last five contests. During this stretch, the 37-year-old logged four blocked shots and held a +2 rating. Through 38 total games this season, Martinez has found the back of the net five times, added seven helpers, and logged 77 blocked shots. If he were to miss time, T.J. Brodie would likely enter the starting lineup.

Mar 11

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Returns From Ankle Injury Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hasn't played for over a month due to a high-ankle sprain. Dickinson has amassed a modest 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 53 games while dishing out 93 hits. However, he will have some fantasy appeal on Monday, as Dickinson is projected to join Connor Bedard on the first line. Following a six-game scoring drought, Bedard has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in two games. Colton Dach will complete the first-line trio against the Avalanche.

Mar 10

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Leads The Way On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida. After stopping 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his Chicago debut, Knight posted another strong outing on Friday evening. Even though he allowed three goals, the Blackhawks were heavily outshot but Knight was able to step up when called on. Nick Schmaltz would find the back in the opening frame. Then in the third, John Mario and Clayton Keller would score to force overtime. Knight has held a 2-0 record during these two games with a stellar .951 save percentage and a 1.95 GAA. Before being shipped to Chicago, Knight held a 3-2 record with a .913 save percentage over his last five. He will likely remain Chicago's starter for the remainder of the regular season.

Mar 8

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Shines In Chicago Debut

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his first start with his new club. He was traded to Chicago on Saturday as part of the package that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Knight did not disappoint in his debut as he stood tall and enjoyed a career outing. The Blackhawks were heavily outshot in this contest but Knight was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Anze Kopitar found the back of the net for his 14th goal of the season, Knight would go on to stop all 25 shots he saw in the second and third period. This outing also extended his win streak to four games. During this span, he has held a strong .940 save percentage with a 1.75 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Knight to share the crease with Petr Mrazek.

Mar 4

Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Makes Blackhawks Debut Monday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight will make his team debut in Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Knight joined the Blackhawks just a couple of days ago as part of the deal that sent Seth Jones from Chicago to Florida. The 23-year-old posted a 12-6-1 record with the Panthers this season, along with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. While Knight's statistics may decline in Chicago, he will have a much better opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot on his new team. On Monday, the Blackhawks will look to win a second consecutive game for only the third time this season.

Mar 3

Nick Foligno • LW • Blackhawks

Nick Foligno Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (back) will remain sidelined for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The Blackhawks captain is troubled by a back issue and will sit out a second consecutive game. He is considered day-to-day. Foligno has had a decent campaign on a struggling team, totaling 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 58 games, along with 146 hits. Chicago is also currently without Jason Dickinson (ankle) and Philipp Kurashev (hand), which means Landon Slaggert and Frank Nazar will get a chance to play with Connor Bedard in Monday's game.

Mar 3

Ryan Donato • C • Blackhawks

Ryan Donato Extends Point Streak To Four Games

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied three points during their 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening. In the second period, Donato tallied the primary helper on Teuvo Teravainen. In the third, Donato would find the back of the net twice, one of them coming on the power-play. This outing extended his current point streak to four games. Since the start of February, Donato has scored six goals and added eight helpers across a nine-game stint. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has logged 23 shots on goal and added 10 hits. Through 58 total games, Donato has found the back of the net 21 times (career-best) and added 22 helpers. Given his current stretch of performances, he remains a solid option in all formats.

Mar 2

Ryan Donato • C • Blackhawks

Ryan Donato Shines In Friday's Victory

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied four points during their 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. In the second frame, Donato tallied two primary assists, both on the power-play on Connor Bedard and Seth Jones' goals. He also added his first goal of the game during this period during 5-on-5 play. Then, in the final frame, Donato found the back of the net for a second time, also during even-strength. He also added one hit and four total shots on goal with a +2 rating. This outing extended his current points streak to three games. Over his last nine contests, Donato has tallied 12 points (five goals, seven helpers). The 28-year-old looks to stay hot on Saturday evening when they travel to St. Louis to face the Blues.

Feb 8

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Expected To Miss A "Couple Of Games"

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) is set to miss the rest of this week's action. Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen announced that Dickinson is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, ruling him out for a "couple of games." Chicago returns to action on Friday against the Nashville Predators and is also scheduled to meet the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Following the weekend, the NHL will take a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, so Dickinson will get some good recovery time before the next Blackhawks game comes around. The 29-year-old has picked up seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season. Frank Nazar worked as the second-line center in Dickinson's absence during Thursday's practice.

Feb 6

Teuvo Teravainen • LW • Blackhawks

Teuvo Teravainen Tallies Two Assists In Overtime Loss

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen dished out two helpers during their overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday evening. Teravainen added the primary assist on Lukas Reichel's fifth goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the third, Teravainen would add another primary helper, this time on the power-play on Ryan Donato's 16th goal of the season. The 30-year-old would also log three shots on goal with one hit. Entering Wednesday's contest, Teravainen was in a bit of a slump as he only tallied one point (a goal) over his previous six contests. During this stretch, he held a -5 rating. However, over his last eight games before the slump, Teravainen tallied nine points (three goals, six helpers). Given his role in the top six of the Chicago offense, Teravainen remains a viable streaming option in favorable DFS matchups and a solid winger in deeper formats.

Feb 6

Jason Dickinson • C • Blackhawks

Jason Dickinson Exits Early On Wednesday

According to the team, Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (lower body) exited early during Wednesday's loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Dickinson sustained this injury during the second frame and needed assistance to get off the ice. Before exiting, he logged just over seven minutes of ice time. He tallied two shots on goal and two hits. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game against the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. If Dickinson were to miss time, Frank Nazar would likely move up to the second line. Entering Wednesday, Dickinson tallied two helpers, eight hits, and eight blocks over his previous three contests. Across 53 contests, the 29-year-old has found the back of the net seven times and added nine helpers.

Feb 6

Craig Smith • C • Blackhawks

Craig Smith Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) is expected to rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined for 11 games due to a back injury. Smith has posted six goals and 11 points in 30 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He has averaged only 11:41 of ice time and is not expected to play a big role on Wednesday, either. Smith is projected to join Lukas Reichel and Pat Maroon on the fourth line.

Feb 5

Connor Murphy • D • Blackhawks

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has blocked 93 shots while delivering 70 hits. Murphy will be partnered with TJ Brodie on the third defensive pairing. While Murphy has demonstrated his ability to make an impact at both ends of the ice, he was slumping offensively before getting hurt, going scoreless in five straight games.

Jan 31

Petr Mrazek • G • Blackhawks

Petr Mrazek In Blackhawks Crease Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek will aim to register his 10th victory of the season in Sunday's clash against the Minnesota Wild. Mrazek is 9-16-2 for the campaign with a 3.26 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage. In his last start, Mrazek suffered a 4-3 overtime defeat against the Carolina Hurricane, despite producing 44 saves. He has won only twice since December. There hasn't been much joy for Mrazek in 2024-25, but he has done well against Minnesota, posting a 1-1-0 record and allowing only four goals.

Jan 26

Seth Jones • D • Blackhawks

Seth Jones Returns To Action Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. Jones sat out Friday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning and didn't practice on Saturday due to an illness. However, Jones is ready to rejoin the action on Sunday, taking TJ Brodie's spot in the lineup. Operating as Chicago's No. 1 defenseman, Jones has logged 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 31 appearances, along with 58 blocks and 40 hits. Alec Martinez (illness) is also good to go after skipping Saturday's practice, so Chicago has its top defensive pairing available for the tough matchup.

Jan 26

Craig Smith • C • Blackhawks

Craig Smith Remains Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) will not be available against Calgary on Monday. The 35-year-old is battling a back injury, which will keep him out of the lineup for a third consecutive contest. Playing in a bottom-six role, Smith has recorded six goals and 11 assists in 30 appearances this season. The best days are clearly behind Smith, who finished last term with 20 points and has not reached the 40-point plateau since 2017-18. The veteran forward remains day-to-day, with his next chance to return coming in Thursday's matchup against Nashville.

Jan 13

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