Chicago Blackhawks News

In their second last game of the season, Soderblom will likely be tending the twine for the Blackhawks against the Montreal Canadiens. Soderblom was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Soderblom has a 3.19 GA and .899 SV% in 35 appearances this season (9-18-7). The Blackhawks enter the action on Monday as sizeable +244 road underdogs against a Canadiens team that can clinch a playoff berth with a victory.

Del Mastro played 24 games with the Blackhawks this season, his most extensive look at the NHL, scoring six points (2G / 4A). The 22-year-old defenseman returns to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL), where he has eight points (0G / 8A) in 42 games this season.

Murphy is averaging 20:44 time-on-ice, recording 19 points (2G / 17A), a -2 plus/minus rating, 156 blocks, and 114 hits in 65 games this season. Louis Crevier will draw into the lineup as Murphy's replacement.

Connor Murphy (illness) will not play on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, allowing Crevier to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Crevier is averaging 17:30 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 30 games this season.

Del Mastro has not played since April 2nd but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 22-year-old Del Mastro is averaging 18:12 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games this season.

Pat Maroon will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, resulting in Reichel being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Reichel is averaging 11:57 time-on-ice and has 21 points (7G / 14A) in 68 games this season.

Soderblom has not played since March 30th, when he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, but will return to the crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Soderblom has a 3.23 GAA and .897 SV% in 34 appearances this season (8-18-7). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +154 road underdogs against a Bruins team coming off a 7-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Kaiser is battling an illness and will not play on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 22-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:02 time-on-ice and has eight pints (4G / 4A) in 54 games this season.

Soderblom has not played since March 30th, when he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, but will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Soderblom has a 3.23 GAA and .897 SV% in 34 appearances this season (8-18-7). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +154 road underdogs against a Bruins team coming off a 7-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Knight saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday and will return to the crease in a rematch on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Knight has a 3.01 GAA and .895 SV% in 12 games (4-7-1) since joining the Blackhawks ahead of the trade deadline. The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games (1-4-1) and enter Tuesday's contest as +178 road underdogs against a Penguins team with points in three of their previous four games (2-1-1).

Knight saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday and will likely return to the crease in a rematch on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Knight has a 3.01 GAA and .895 SV% in 12 games (4-7-1) since joining the Blackhawks ahead of the trade deadline. The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games (1-4-1) and enter Tuesday's contest as +178 road underdogs against a Penguins team with points in three of their previous four games (2-1-1).