Crawford (groin) will start in goal and play the entire game Wednesday against the Red Wings, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford missed last year's season finale due to a groin injury, but he's now fully healthy and ready to shake the rust off ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. The 34-year-old had a down year in 2018-19 behind a porous Chicago defense, compiling a 14-18-5 record while posting a 2.93 GAA and .908 save percentage in 39 appearances, but the Blackhawks made a concerted effort to improve their defense this offseason, adding Olli Maatta and Calvin de Haan via a pair of trades, setting Crawford up for a potential bounce-back campaign. However, the team also added Robin Lehner via free agency, and the two netminders are expected to split the load pretty evenly, so Crawford will probably only make 40-45 starts this season.

Crawford (groin) won't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Predators, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford hurt his groin in Friday's game versus the Stars, so the Blackhawks don't want to risk further injury. He will end the season with a .908 save percentage, a 2.93 GAA and a 14-18-5 record.

Crawford's removal from Friday's game against the Stars was due to a groin injury, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks reportedly had plans to go with Crawford in the season finale against the Predators on Saturday, but as noted by Lieser, Cam Ward will most likely be called into action in back-to-back games to cap off the 2018-19 campaign. No stranger to adversity, Crawford overcame concussion problems and appeared in 16 of the last 17 games, only for the injury bug to rear its ugly head once again Friday night. Still, it's too early to know how severe the injury to Crawford is at the moment.

Crawford was replaced by Cam Ward in the second period of Friday's game versus the Stars, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not readily apparent why Crawford left the game, as he had stopped all nine shots up to that point there wasn't an obvious injury. However, he didn't stay on the bench after being pulled, signalling he could be injured. More information should come out soon, and the Blackhawks will need to call up another goalie from AHL Rockford if Crawford can't go Friday versus the Predators.

Crawford will patrol the crease in Friday's home game against the Stars, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has struggled a bit recently, suffering back-to-back overtime losses while posting a sub-par 3.28 GAA and .896 save percentage over that span. The veteran netminder will look to get back on track and pick up his 15th win of the season in a home matchup with a Dallas team that's only averaging 2.28 goals per game on the road this campaign, 29th in the NHL.

Crawford allowed four goals on 38 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second straight game Crawford has managed to scratch out just one point for the Blackhawks. Crawford's record slid to 14-18-5 with a 2.96 GAA and a .907 save percentage. With the Blackhawks hanging by a thread in the playoff hunt, Cam Ward may see more time over the season's final week once their fate is decided.

Crawford will face the Jets on Monday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has now started 15 of the Blackhawks' last 16 games, including 13 straight. In his last 12, he's registered a terrific 2.04 GAA and .931 save percentage. Before that 12-game run, he had a sub-.900 save percentage and 3.38 GAA, so it's safe to say Crawford has found his grove.

Crawford allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He held a 2-1 lead in the third period, but Michael Amadio tied it in regulation and Drew Doughty won it with a power-play goal in overtime to flip the result. Crawford's record fell to 14-18-4 with a 2.94 GAA and a .908 save percentage. The Blackhawks will rue the missed opportunity against the last-place team in the Pacific, as the overtime loss puts them six points out with four games to go. Crawford should start again Monday versus the Jets.

Crawford will start in goal on the road against the Kings on Saturday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings rank 29th in home scoring at 2.61 goals per game, so the matchup is ripe for Crawford to try and unearth a gem against a poor offense. Chicago still requires a supernatural force to launch into playoff position, but the No. 1 goalie makes for a sneaky play in daily leagues due to the juicy matchup alone.

Crawford allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 5-4 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The game featured all nine goals being scored in the first two periods, with Crawford holding the high ground for the win over the final frame. His record improved to 14-18-3 with a 2.94 GAA and a .908 save percentage. The win kept the Blackhawks alive in the playoff race, so Crawford will likely start Saturday in Los Angeles.