The state of Patrick Cane one question remains for the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of their game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCH, ALT, ESPN+, SN NOW).
The forward, who is hampered by a lower body injury, skated Wednesday morning before practice.
“We waited, so why rush things? We’ve taken advantage of this long week to rest and if he needs another day or two, he’ll take them,” said coach Luke Richardson.
“For my part, I am confident he can play on Saturday [contre le Kraken de Seattle], but I have doubts for tomorrow. We are assessing the situation one day at a time. I don’t think it’s serious. There’s no reason to watch him play if he’s not on top of his game. »
Kane had no part in the team’s 2-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday, nor in its 4-3 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Lui said he sustained the injury while catching a hit by the San Jose Sharks forward. Yevgeny Svechnikov in Sunday’s 5-2 defeat.
It was the first time Kane was out with an injury since suffering a broken collarbone against the Florida Panthers on February 24, 2015, which ended his regular season.
Kane has 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 37 games this season, which ranks him second among the Blackhawks behind the forward Massimo Domiauthor of 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 39 games.
