Crawford will post up between the pipes for Thursday's game against host San Jose, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

As suggested by Lieser, the Blackhawks will lean on Crawford until the math proves that this team won't be in the playoff race. According to hockey-reference.com, Chicago only stands a 0.4 percent chance of extending its season by means of miraculously sneaking into a wild-card spot, so Crawford will likely need sufficient goal support to counter a potent Sharks club that averages 3.53 goals per game -- good for third in the league.

Crawford allowed one goal on 29 shots in a 1-0 loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

For the second straight game, Crawford yielded one goal, but this time, he ended up on the losing end. Owners still have to like how Crawford is ending the season, though, as he is 5-3-1 with a .948 save percentage in the last nine games. Overall, Crawford is 13-18-3 with a 2.91 GAA and .909 save percentage in 35 games this season. Despite the poor overall numbers, he can help teams as a plug-in starter in the final handful of games.

Crawford will guard the goal in Tuesday's road game against the Coyotes, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was sharp in his last start Sunday against Colorado, turning aside 19 of 20 shots en route to a tidy 2-1 victory. The 34-year-old netminder will look to stay dialed in and secure his 14th win of the season in a road matchup with a slumping Arizona club that's lost five straight games.

Crawford stopped 19 of 20 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

This came in the second leg of a home-and-home set with the Avalanche. Crawford started Saturday in Denver, but gave up three goals in that loss. Crawford improved to 13-17-3 with a 2.97 GAA and a .908 save percentage. It's unclear if Crawford or Cam Ward will start Tuesday's game in Arizona.

Crawford will draw the start Sunday against Colorado, Chris Wescott of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford faced Colorado on Saturday night as well, taking the loss while allowing three goals. His 3.03 GAA and .907 save percentage this season leaves plenty to be desired. He's still not very reliable despite his stronger play in the month of March (.921 save percentage and 2.42 GAA).

Crawford turned aside 21 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Colorado's final goal was scored into an empty net. After winning five straight starts, Crawford is now 0-2-1 in his last three with a 2.72 GAA and .906 save percentage. The loss was a potentially devastating one for the Blackhawks' slim playoff chances as well, as they now sit six points back of the Avs for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, with two other teams between them.

Crawford will start in goal Saturday against host Colorado, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Health permitting, the Blackhawks reportedly will give Crawford all the work he can handle down the stretch, including a probable home assignment against these Avs on Sunday. Crawdaddy is 12-16-3 with a 3.03 GAA and .908 save percentage through 32 starts this season -- those are pedestrian numbers, but Chicago's top netminder has shown a remarkable sense of perseverance in battling concussion and upper-body issues over the years.

Crawford stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was good, but Philadelphia's Carter Hart (40 saves) was just better. While Crawford's owners can take some consolation in the fact that Philadelphia's third goal came into an empty net, the regulation loss is a devastating turn for Chicago's slim playoff hopes. Crawford had been avoiding regulation losses with aplomb, posting a 5-0-1 record in the six starts leading up to this one.

Crawford is set to defend the cage at home versus the Flyers on Thursday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford earned the Hawks at least a point in each of his previous six outings, as he is 5-0-1 with a 1.74 GAA. If the veteran netminder continues to perform to this level, Chicago could find itself challenging for a wild-card spot. Given what's on the line, it wouldn't be a shock to see Crawford take both games of the team's upcoming back-to-back against Colorado on Saturday and Sunday.

Crawford made 31 saves on 34 shots, but took a 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford still had a solid game, but couldn't stop the unlikely duo of Bo Horvat and Alex Edler, who each had two points to stop Crawford's win streak at five games. Crawford is now 12-15-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .907 save percentage. The 34-year-old goalie will likely get a chance to get back on track Thursday versus the Flyers.