The Chicago Blackhawks will be without several key players for their showdown with the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Monday, as goaltender Robin Lehner and forward Andrew Shaw will both be out of the lineup for the contest.
Lehner, who has posted a 5-5-3 record, a 2.69 goals against average, and a .929 save percentage in 14 appearances so far this season, is dealing with flu-like symptoms, according to the team.
In a roster move, the Blackhawks recalled goaltender Kevin Lankinen from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.
The Blackhawks did get a bit of good news on the injury front Monday, as forward Dylan Strome participated in the team’s morning skate, but he will not be available for their game against the Blues.
The Blackhawks will next take the ice on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, and he will be eligible to return to the lineup should he be medically cleared.
Defenseman Duncan Keith will also remain out of the lineup as he deals with a groin injury he suffered Friday against the Avalanche.
- Dylan Strome returns to practice, but the Blackhawks won't have Andrew Shaw, Duncan Keith or Robin Lehner tonight ...Chicago Tribune
- Goaltender Kevin Lankinen called up by Blackhawks with Robin Lehner outNBCSports.com
- Blackhawks recall IceHogs goaltender Kevin LankinenMyStateline.com
- With Lehner Sick, Lankinen RecalledOn Tap Sports Net
- Blackhawks' Kevin Lankinen: Called up with Lehner sickCBSSports.com
- Shaw, Lehner Out for Blackhawks vs. BluesHoback Herald
