Crawford will get the start in goal in Thursday's road game against the Predators, NHL.com's Brian Hedger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was solid in his last outing Tuesday against the Jets, stopping 31 of 34 shots, but didn't do enough to pick up his 13th win of the season. The 31-year-old netminder will look to return to his winning ways in a tough road matchup with a Predators team averaging 3.11 goals per game at home this season, ninth in the NHL.

Crawford made 31 saves on 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

He delivered a credible effort in his second start back from IR, but the Blackhawks weren't able to get much going on offense. Nonetheless, Crawford looks entirely healthy and remains among the upper crust of fantasy netminders.

Crawford will defend the net at home against the Jets on Tuesday, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was first off the ice at morning skate, which is the clear indication that he'll start between the pipes against the league's 17th-ranked offense. He'll need an especially watchful eye on rookie sensation Patrik Laine, who is already up to 19 goals this season.

Crawford saved 34 of 36 shots during Friday's overtime loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

This was Crawford's first start since Dec. 1, but the 31-year-old netminder looked sharp and should return to seeing the lion's share of starts for the Blackhawks. Crawford returns to being a high-end fantasy goalie in all seasonal formats and a strong option in daily contests. He owns a 12-6-3 record and .928 save percentage, after all.

Crawford (illness) will start between the pipes in Friday's home game against the Avalanche, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday will represent Crawford's first start in goal since he faced shots from the visiting Devils on Dec. 1, so the Canadian netminder will likely have some rust to shake off. Backup goaltender Scott Darling performed admirably during Crawford's lengthy absence, posting a 6-3-1 record with a 2.12 GAA and .930 save percentage over 10 appearances, a performance that has likely earned the American backstop a larger share of the team's starts in net going forward. Crawford will hope to show he's still the Blackhawks' best option in goal in a highly favorable matchup with an Avalanche team that's only averaging 2.10 goals per game this season, last in the NHL.

Crawford (illness) is no longer showing on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford is rounding out his recovery from an emergency appendectomy performed Dec. 3. The Blackhawks have yet to officially announce a starter for Friday's game against the Avalanche, but various reports have indicated that Crawford could dress for that one. If Crawford needs more time, expect Scott Darling -- 10-3-2, 2.35 GAA in 17 games -- to continue filling in between the pipes.

Crawford (illness) returned to practice Tuesday, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford won't start Tuesday against the Senators, but reportedly could return to game action as soon as Friday against the Avalanche. However, the Blackhawks will undoubtedly continue to take a cautious approach with their workhorse netminder's rehab, as backup Scott Darling has been fantastic during Crawford's lengthy absence, posting a 6-2-1 record with a 1.90 GAA and .938 save percentage over nine appearances. Either way, Crawford's owners shouldn't have to wait much longer to plug the Canadian backstop back into their lineups.

Crawford faced shots and skated for a second consecutive day Friday, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford is approximately two weeks into the 2-to-3 week recovery timetable he was given after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Dec. 3, and appears to be nearing a return to game action. The 31-year-old netminder still hasn't logged a practice with his teammates, and will likely need to do so before returning to Chicago's lineup, but it's possible he could be ready to go as soon as Tuesday against Ottawa. The Blackhawks should provide another update on their workhorse goaltender's status when the team returns from its three-game road trip which concludes Saturday in St. Louis.

Crawford (illness) is showing on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford's placement on IR should surprise no one, as he's expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks recovering from an emergency appendectomy that was performed Saturday. Here's hoping you drafted Crawford's backup Scott Darling as insurance. If not, perhaps he's available on your league's waiver wire as a viable replacement option. After all, Chicago is currently the top team in the Western Conference with 35 points in the standings.

Crawford is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks while recovering from the appendectomy he underwent Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford will likely be placed on injured reserve to make room for another goaltender on the Blackhawks' active roster. Owners looking for a replacement for the Canadian backstop may want to consider picking up Scott Darling, as he'll receive the bulk of the starts in goal for Chicago during Crawford's lengthy absence.