Blackhawks’ Crevier and Mangiapane Out with Injuries Ahead of Game vs. Colorado

The Chicago Blackhawks faced a setback ahead of their matchup against the Colorado Avalanche as defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were scratched due to unspecified injuries. Both players sustained their injuries during Thursday night’s narrow 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill addressed the situation, providing some reassurance: “I don’t think it’s anything long, long term for either guy, but certainly not available tonight.” With Crevier and Mangiapane sidelined, the team turned to forward Dominic Toninato, who was activated after being recalled from the minors earlier that day.

Crevier, a seventh-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, has emerged as a reliable player for Chicago in his third season, recording a career-high five goals and 12 assists over 65 games. Meanwhile, Mangiapane, acquired in a trade with Edmonton on March 4, has contributed one goal and one assist in his first seven games with the Blackhawks.

In addition to the injury concerns, the Blackhawks are still in a holding pattern regarding forward prospect Sacha Boisvert. The team announced a three-year contract for Boisvert on Monday, but they are awaiting immigration clearance for the Quebec native. The 20-year-old, selected as the No. 18 pick in the 2024 draft, may see his NHL debut delayed as the team prepares for an upcoming four-game road trip.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.