The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks before 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, and they are the current Stanley Cup Champions. The Blackhawks are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Since 1994, the club's home rink is the United Center. The club had previously played for 65 years at Chicago Stadium.
Caggiula has been suspended one game for an illegal check to the head. He is expected to be activated in time for Game 2 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers.
Murphy is hampered by a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers.
de Haan has been activated from the long-term injured reserve after healing from a shoulder surgery. He is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round versus the Oilers.
Crawford has rejoined the team after testing positive for COVID-19. It is uncertain if he will be available against the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round.
Seabrook has been sent to the long-term injured reserve after having surgeries on his right shoulder and right hip. He will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
