Murphy (concussion) participated in Thursday's captain's practice, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was sidelined for the last three games of the 2021-22 campaign after suffering a concussion but appears ready for the new season. The 29-year-old blueliner has failed to reach the 60-game threshold in the previous four years. As a result, the Ohio native also has never reached the 20-point mark, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

Murphy (concussion) is not expected to be back for Chicago's last three contests of the year, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been out of action since mid-March, so the decision to withhold him from the last three games of the season shouldn't come as a surprise. When healthy, the 29-year-old blueliner managed 10 points in his 57 contests and has never reached the 20-point mark in his career. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much out of him heading into next season.

Murphy (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is still in the NHL's concussion protocol and remains without a concrete timetable for his return. Rookie Alex Vlasic will likely hold onto a spot in the lineup until Murphy is given the green light to rejoin the lineup.

Murphy (concussion) will be unavailable against Boston on Tuesday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is still in the league's concussion protocols and will be sidelined versus the Bruins. The blueliner has just two points in his last 15 outings despite averaging over 20 minutes per game over that stretch. As such, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by the Ohio native's absence. In his stead, Erik Gustafsson and Riley Stillman will make up the third pairing.

Murphy missed Monday's practice session after being placed in the NHL's concussion protocols, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy should probably be considered a long shot to be cleared in time for Tuesday's clash with the Bruins, though he hasn't officially been ruled out yet. If he does miss out, Murphy's spot in the lineup will almost certainly go to Erik Gustafsson while Caleb Jones could see a significant uptick in ice time.

Murphy (upper body) will return to Chicago with the Blackhawks after leaving Saturday's game versus the Senators, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy didn't go to the hospital after being stretchered off the ice Saturday, so it sounds like he avoided a worst-case scenario. The defenseman will likely be evaluated further once the Blackhawks are back home, so another update on his status may not surface for a day or two. He'll be questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Murphy (upper body) was stretchered off the ice in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Senators, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy took a hard hit from Parker Kelly, which saw Murphy's head crash into the boards. The fact that Murphy was stretchered off is not a good sign, though he was responsive as he left the ice. More information on his status may be available in interim head coach Derek King's postgame press conference.

Murphy logged an assist, four hits, four PIM, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy had the secondary helper on Brandon Hagel's tally early in the second period. This was just Murphy's second assist in his last 13 games. The 28-year-old blueliner is more of a physical presence, and he's at 10 points, a career-high 147 blocked shots, 126 hits, 45 PIM, 71 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 55 outings.

Murphy scored a goal on three shots, levied three hits and blocked five shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy tallied at 13:01 of the third period to get the Blackhawks on the board, but Chicago never pulled even. The 28-year-old defenseman has gotten on the scoresheet in his last two games after snapping a seven-game point drought. Murphy's up to eight points, 114 blocked shots, 95 hits, 50 shots on net, 29 PIM and a minus-9 rating in 42 contests overall. His fantasy value is limited to formats that reward his work in the physical categories.

Murphy notched an assist, three hits, three blocked shots, two shots on net and two PIM in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy had the secondary helper on Kirby Dach's second-period tally. The 28-year-old Murphy had gone six games without a point entering Thursday. The American blueliner remains more of a defensive presence with five points, 76 blocks, 72 hits, 27 PIM and a minus-15 rating in 31 outings overall.