The Chicago Blackhawks got their young superstar, Connor Bedard, back in the lineup against the Washington Capitals. However, they also have a flu bug going through their locker room, which caused a handful of players and head coach Jeff Blashill to miss today’s morning skate. Earlier in the afternoon, the team recalled defenseman Kevin Korchinski and goaltender Drew Commesso from the Rockford IceHogs.
It was Commesso who led the Blackhawks onto the ice as both Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom were out with illness. Dave Nozzililo was signed as the emergency backup goaltender. Korchinski drew in as Louis Crevier missed the game, as did forward Ilya Mikheyev.