Crawford will defend the net against the Golden Knights during Saturday's Game 3, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has been peppered with rubber in each of the first two games of this series, and he allowed four goals in each contest despite making a combined 65 saves. This is a must-win game for the Blackhawks, so it's not surprising that they're rolling with Crawford on the first half of back-to-back matchups.

Crawford made 35 saves in a 4-3 OT loss to Vegas on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round.

EDGE Analysis

He didn't have much of a chance on the winner. Crawford's teammates over-pressured the puck carrier down the left wall and the Vegas player snuck into the slot and redirected the pass past him. Crawford looked every part a Cup champ against the Oilers, but those tricks haven't worked as well against the much better Golden Knights. The Hawks are down 2-0 in the series.

Crawford will defend the blue paint during Thursday's Game 2 against the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford struggled in Game 1, surrendering four goals, two of which were of the "soft" variety, on 34 shots en route to a 4-1 defeat. The 35-year-old vet will try to bounce back and help his team even up the series in a matchup with a Vegas squad that will be without Max Pacioretty (undisclosed). The Golden Knights' leading scorer during the regular season has been deemed unfit to play just one game after making his postseason debut.

Crawford gave up four goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford could have done better on the opening goal by Shea Theodore and the first of two Reilly Smith tallies in the third period. The 35-year-old Crawford has allowed 19 goals through five games during the playoffs, but he represents the Blackhawks' best option in net. DFS managers may want to avoid Crawford against Vegas' high-powered offense.

Crawford will patrol the crease during Tuesday's Game 1 versus Vegas, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was shaky through the first three games of Chicago's qualifying-round series, but he stood on his head during Game 4, stopping 43 of 45 shots en route to a series-clinching victory. The 35-year-old backstop will need to carry that form into Game 1 of the Blackhawks' first-round matchup with the Golden Knights in order to have a shot at picking up his fourth win of the postseason, as Vegas' offense was nearly unstoppable during round-robin play, averaging 5.00 goals per game.

Crawford made 43 saves on 45 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Oilers in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford picked a great time to produce his best game of the series, as his herculean effort was enough to help the Blackhawks lock down a 3-1 series win. The 35-year-old goalie leaked 15 goals in the four-game series, but plenty of goal support from his offense got him the necessary wins. Expect Crawford to be the primary starter in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Crawford will start Game 4 on Friday against Edmonton, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford allowed three goals on 28 shots in Game 3 but still came away with the win. With a chance to close out the series Friday, expect the 35-year-old to be locked in for Game 4. Crawford will be opposed by Mikko Koskinen.

Crawford stopped 25 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

It looked like Crawford was going to take a second straight defeat until the Blackhawks scored twice in the final six minutes to get the win. Crawford has allowed 13 goals on 92 shots, an .859 save percentage, through three games, but he's picked up two wins. Expect the 35-year-old to be back between the pipes Friday in Game 4 as the Blackhawks attempt to clinch the series.

Crawford will play in goal in Wednesday's Game 3 versus the Oilers, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has been anything but steady through the first two games of the series, allowing 10 goals on 64 shots. The Blackhawks' defense as a whole will need to clamp down in their own zone if they are to slow down the Oilers' elite forward group and make things easier for the 35-year-old Crawford.

Crawford yielded six goals on 35 shots in a Game 2 loss to the Oilers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford gave up a hat trick to Connor McDavid in the contest. It was another shaky effort for the 35-year-old Crawford, who has given up 10 goals on 64 shots in two games. Crawford still gives the Blackhawks the best chance to win -- it's likely he starts again in Wednesday's Game 3.