Hjalmarsson (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Lear of Blackhawks TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shot-blocking extraordinaire will be ready for Thursday's home tilt with the Ducks, bolstering the blue line in conjunction with Johnny Oduya being welcomed back following last Tuesday's trade from the Stars. With 14 points (five goals, nine assists) and a plus-12 rating to complement 156 blocked shots in 60 games, Hjalmarsson will be worth plugging back into starting lineups, namely those that use roto/categorical scoring.