Blackhawks Goaltender Hits IR with Injury Setback
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have placed their goaltender on injured reserve due to a left groin injury. The move follows his early exit in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Winnipeg, when he was replaced by Arvid Soderblom in the first period. The 32-year-old has posted a 7-11-1 record, with a 2.83 goals-against average and .906 save percentage across 20 games this season.
Additionally, defensemen Alex Vlasic (maintenance), Alec Martinez (neck), and forward Craig Smith (maintenance) were all given the day off during Sunday’s practice.
The struggling Blackhawks have called up goaltender Drew Commesso and defenseman Kevin Korchinski from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. Commesso is expected to serve as the backup to Arvid Soderblom while Petr Mrazek is out. Veteran netminder Laurent Brossoit, who signed a two-year deal with Chicago in the offseason, remains sidelined by a right knee injury.
The Blackhawks kick off a three-game road trip on Monday night against the New York Rangers.
The 20-year-old Korchinski, selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 7 pick in the 2022 draft, tallied five goals and 10 assists in 76 games during his rookie season with Chicago last year.
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