Murphy (groin) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy looks set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 13 against Dallas, a stretch of 35 games on injured reserve. The defenseman will likely slot into Nikita Zaitsev's spot on the blue line, though that may depend on whether the Hawks decide to have Ethan Del Mastro make his NHL debut.

Murphy (groin) won't be available Wednesday against St. Louis, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, who will miss his 35th straight contest Wednesday, may be ready to return Friday versus Nashville. He has supplied two goals, eight points, 105 blocked shots and 106 hits in 43 appearances this season.

Murphy (groin) is hoping to rejoin the lineup against St. Louis on Wednesday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy won't be an option to face Dallas or Minnesota on Saturday or Sunday, respectively, but he seems to be nearing a return to action. The blueliner has been shelved since Jan. 13 versus the Stars, a stretch of 32 games on IR due to his groin problem. If Murphy can pick up just two more points, he will reach the 10-point threshold for the ninth consecutive campaign.

Murphy (groin) may not return before the end of the season, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, who remains week-to-week, visited a specialist in Vancouver recently before resuming off-ice workouts. He hasn't played since Jan. 13, and Chicago only has 15 games left in the 2023-24 campaign. Murphy has eight points, 105 blocked shots and 106 hits in 43 appearances this season.

Murphy (groin) remains out indefinitely with no clear time frame to get back into action, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has already been out of the lineup for the last 13 games and looks no closer to actually returning to the ice. With just one goal and three assists in his last 16 outings, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return. Still, the blueliner could offer some value in formats that utilize hits and blocks.

Murphy (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has now missed four straight games so he'll be eligible to return once healthy, which could be as early as Wednesday in Seattle. He was placed on injured reserve to open a roster spot for Nick Foligno (finger), who is set to return Monday against Vancouver. Murphy has eight points in 43 games this season.

Murphy (lower body) won't play Monday in Vancouver but could return this week during Chicago's four-game road trip, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has already missed three games with a lower-body injury, though it sounds like he could be nearing a return later in the week. The 30-year-old blueliner has eight points (two goals, six assists) with 93 hits and 105 blocked shots this season. Jared Tinordi will likely remain in the lineup until Murphy is ready to go.

Murphy (lower body) will not dress Friday against the Islanders, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will miss a third straight game and is still considered day-to-day. Chicago's next game is Monday in Vancouver. Murphy has just eight points in 43 games this season.

Murphy (lower body) will miss a second straight contest Thursday against the Sabres, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's lower-body injury isn't believed to be overly serious, so he can be considered day-to-day for now. Either way, he's only picked up eight points through 43 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on the 30-year-old defender's status.

Murphy (lower body) won't play Tuesday against San Jose, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's lower-body issue isn't believed to be overly serious, so he likely won't be sidelined for long. With Murphy unavailable, Jarred Tinordi will draw into the lineup versus the Sharks.