Smith has not played since November 1st, tending to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Before his injury, the 30-year-old forward had three goals in 13 games.
Teravainen has not missed a game this season, but has seemingly battled a nagging injury for several weeks, being a game-time decision on multiple occasions. The 31-year-old Finnish forward has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 27 games this season.
Josh Dunne will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Greenway to return from a one-game absence. The 28-year-old Greenway has three points (1G / 2A) and a -7 plus/minus in 13 games this season.
The Blackhawks have followed up a five-game losing skid (0-4-1) by collecting points in two straight (1-0-1), and will roll with Knight between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old Knight has been a bright spot for the Blackhawks this season, boasting a solid 2.52 GAA and .917 SV% in 18 games (8-5-5), but has battled through adversity lately, recording a sub- .900 SV% in five of his last seven outings (2-2-3). The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as +179 road underdogs against a Kings team that has scored fewer than two goals in five of its last eight games (3-3-2).
The Blackhawks have followed up a five-game losing skid (0-4-1) by collecting points in two straight (1-0-1), and will likely roll with Knight between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old Knight has been a bright spot for the Blackhawks this season, boasting a solid 2.52 GAA and .917 SV% in 18 games (8-5-5), but has battled through adversity lately, recording a sub- .900 SV% in five of his last seven outings (2-2-3). The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as +179 road underdogs against a Kings team that has scored fewer than two goals in five of its last eight games (3-3-2).
The Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing skid on Sunday and will roll with Knight between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old Knight was serviceable in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Ducks, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%). He has been consistent in the Blackhawks' crease all season, showcasing a solid 2.51 GAA and .918 SV% in 17 games (8-5-4). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +238 road underdogs against the Golden Knights.
The Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing skid on Sunday and will roll with Knight between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old Knight was serviceable in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Ducks, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%). He has been consistent in the Blackhawks' crease all season, showcasing a solid 2.51 GAA and .918 SV% in 17 games (8-5-4). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +238 road underdogs against the Golden Knights.
The Blackhawks will be desperate to snap a season-worst five-game losing skid, turning to Knight between the pipes on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old Knight has a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% in 16 games this season (7-5-4). Knight is having a breakout 2025-26 season as one of the league’s most reliable netminders, but the Blackhawks will need him to be at his best against a Ducks team with one of the most potent offences in the league (3.71 GF/GP). Knight has a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% in 16 games this season (7-5-4).
Greenway has not play Buffalo's previous three games, but he will return to the lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Greenway has three points (1G / 2A), 13 hits, and a -7 plus/minus in 11 games this season.
The Blackhawks are coming off a disappointing 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild and hope to snap a four-game losing skid (0-3-1) with Soderblom tending the twine on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Soderblom is easily coming off his worst performance of the season, allowing nine goals on 31 shots (.710 SV%) in a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Soderblom has a 3.46 GAA and .881 SV% in seven games this season (3-3-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Predators team coming off a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
With Juuso Parssinen's demotion to Hartford after clearing waivers, the Ranger have recalled Mackey. The 29-year-old Mackey has not play an NHL game yet this season. He has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 42 career games.
The Blackhawks are in a three-game losing slump (0-3-0), but have continued to receive adequate goaltending from Knight, who has been one of the most consistent goalies in the NHL this season. The 24-year-old Knight was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%), but received no goal support in a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Knight has a solid 2.38 GAA and .924 SV% in 15 games this season (7-5-3). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +116 home underdogs against a red-hot Wild team that is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games.
