Crawford was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

After being placed on IR, Crawford will miss at least the Blackhawks' next three outings due to his undisclosed injury. The team did not expand on the nature or duration of the netminder's absence but did recall Jean-Francois Berube from AHL Rockford, who will primarily serve as the backup to Anton Forsberg while Crawford is sidelined.

Crawford surrendered four goals on 35 shots during Thursday's 4-3 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has now allowed three or more goals in six of his past eight games for a 4-2-2 record, .908 save percentage and 3.13 GAA. The Chicago offense is only going to be able to bail Crawford out so much, and defensively, the Blackhawks are allowing the third most high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes in the league. It's likely too early to push the panic button or consider unloading Crawford at a discount, but keeping an eye on his play over the coming weeks is advised.

Crawford will tend the twine in Thursday's home tilt against the Stars, Tracey Myers of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford got the night off Tuesday versus Nashville after having made six consecutive starts. In those outings, the netminder logged a 4-1-1 record, despite a 3.00 GAA and .912 save percentage. In his three matchups with Dallas last year, the 32-year-old went undefeated -- giving up just seven goals -- and will look to extend his streak Thursday.

Crawford saved 25 of 28 shots during Monday's 7-3 win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran netminder was afforded a 3-0 lead after the first period and never looked back. Crawford sports an 11-7-1 record, .933 save percentage and 2.21 GAA to position himself among the top fantasy netminders to this point. Chicago is still allowing too many high-danger scoring chances (12.67 per 60 minutes against rank fourth most in the league) to be fully comfortable in Crawford's prospects of remaining a high-end asset, but so far, so good.

Crawford will patrol the blue paint at home versus the Ducks on Monday, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has bounced back from his six-goal shelling at the hands of New Jersey on Nov. 12 by registering a 3-0-1 record and .943 save percentage his last four matchups. After appearing in three consecutive road games, the netminder will return to the confines of the United Center where he has earned 118 wins in 204 outings along with a 2.29 GAA.

Crawford made 37 saves in a 4-1 win over Florida on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

That's his 10th win of the season. Crawford is arguably the best goalie in the NHL right now. Use accordingly.

Crawford will start in net Saturday night against the Panthers, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Crawford's fifth consecutive start, with his last coming against the Lightning, where he battled to a 3-2 overtime loss. The Lightning are the highest scoring offense in the league, so keeping them to just two goals in regulation is quite the accomplishment. That performance was consistent with the rest of his starts this season, though, as he has compiled a .932 save percentage, 2.23 GAA and two shutouts. Furthermore, the Panthers have been struggling on defense -- ranking 27th in the league with 3.4 goals against per game -- giving Crawford a good shot at adding another win, making him a top fantasy play Saturday night.

Crawford saved 35 out of 38 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford performed very admirably against a barrage by arguably the league's best offense, but came up just short of the win Wednesday. The game serves as something of a microcosm of the season for the veteran goalie, as he's made huge saves for his team but has often been unable to pull out wins resulting from Chicago's inability to provide enough goal support on the other end of the ice.

Crawford will get his fourth straight start and face the Lightning on Wednesday, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford allowed just one goal on 36 shots against Pittsburgh in his previous start, and he's had four days to prepare against the Lightning, who are second in the league with 32 points. It will be a tough test for Crawford, who allowed four goals in his only start against the Lightning last year.

Crawford stopped 35 of 36 shots in Saturday's win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford really needed a bounce-back effort after a few recent rough outings and he delivered. The only goal that got past him Saturday was a shorthanded marker from Matt Hunwick in the third period. While it was a weak backhand shot that squeaked through, Crawford was able to shut the door the rest of the way and pick up his second consecutive victory. His ability to rebound after lackluster showings is what makes him such a reliable fantasy goaltender. Crawford is sporting a .933 save percentage this season and should be in your lineup whenever he gets the nod.