
Chicago Blackhawks News


Bertuzzi missed the last five games while in COVID-19 protocol but was back on the ice for Monday's practice and will play Tuesday against the Islanders. Bertuzzi says he will remain unvaccinated. He has had a really strong year thus far, scoring nine goals with nine assists (18 points) in 20 games.

Mangiapane was one of six Flames players that were added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday morning. Calgary's next three games have been postponed as a result of this outbreak.

Cates has scored two goals with three assists (five points) in 18 AHL games this season. The 24-year-old made four NHL appearances last year and could make his season debut on Friday or Saturday.


Byram continues to battle an issue with his head, so he was sent back to Colorado, presumably to receive more treatment. Kurtis MacDermid will play Monday with Byram still out.


Byram was scratched from the lineup on Thursday and will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Monitor Bryam's status as the Avalanche hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.





Ellis previously missed nine games with a lower-body injury but returned to the Flyers lineup in Dallas on Saturday. Ellis registered one assist in 18:45 TOI but re-injured himself and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.


Byram was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Canucks early and did not return. He was able to practice on Friday but was not feeling well this morning snd will not be available vs. the Sharks. Ryan Murray will draw into the lineup to replace him.




