Murphy produced an assist, six hits and five blocked shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was excellent as a defensive presence, and he also earned the secondary helper on a goal by Dylan Strome in the second period. The 28-year-old Murphy has three assists in his last five outings. He's at 10 points, 66 hits, 73 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 31 contests overall. His physical play could earn him some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

Murphy delivered an assist Tuesday in a 3-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

While he's never reached 20 points in a single season, Murphy is an important stay-at-home defenseman for a Blackhawks squad attempting to gain ground in the top-heavy Discover Central Division. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds, Murphy's added 49 hits and 57 blocked shots through 27 contests.

Murphy (hip) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is back on the active roster after missing the last six games. In a corresponding move, Lucas Carlsson (groin) was placed on IR. Expect Murphy to play in Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old has recorded five points through 13 games, averaging 22:45 of ice time.

According to coach Jeremy Colliton, Murphy (hip) is nearing a return to action, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will miss a sixth straight game Friday against the Hurricanes, but he could be ready to return Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old blueliner has tallied five points through 13 contests this campaign.

Murphy (hip) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Tuesday on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is expected to be sidelined for at least one more week, so this move makes sense. Once healthy, the 27-year-old American will return to a top-four role. He's picked up five points through 13 games this campaign.

Murphy is expected to be sidelined for 10-14 days with a hip injury, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Murphy sidelined, Lucas Carlsson could get an extended look in the Blackhawks' top four over the team's next few contests. Given the length of his expected absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see Murphy placed on injured reserve in the coming days.

Murphy (hip) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Murphy got injured, but it will keep him out of Tuesday's contest. With Murphy unavailable, Lucas Carlsson or Adam Boqvist is most likely to enter the lineup. Murphy has five points, 28 blocked shots and 25 hits through 13 contests this season.

Murphy scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

His tally late in the second period proved to be the game-winner, and Murphy rounded out his afternoon with two shots, two hits, a blocked shot and a team-high plus-4 rating. The 27-year-old blueliner has a four-game point streak going, picking up two goals and five points during that stretch -- an impressive run for a player whose career high from last season is only 19 points.

Murphy posted an assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's helper came shorthanded on a Mattias Janmark empty-net tally. Through five games, Murphy has been one of the better producers among Blackhawks defensemen. He has a goal, two assists, 11 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating this season -- those numbers may make Murphy good enough to roster in deeper fantasy formats.

Murphy scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period, but Eetu Luostarinen put the Panthers ahead again 22 seconds later. Murphy was previously credited with an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning, but that was later taken away, so his goal Sunday stands as his first point of the year. Murphy has added three hits and a two blocked shots through three games.