Marcus Kruger (flu) skated with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Kruger missed two days during the illness. Unfortunately that accounts for a big chunk of training camp under the shortened schedule.

Marcus Kruger (flu) is feeling better and could return to the ice Wednesday. This year's flu season has been one of the worst in recent memory, sidelining players across every major sport for days on end. If Kruger returns Wednesday, it might take him a day or two to get back to full strength, but we expect him to be ready to play in Saturday's opener.

Marcus Kruger missed practice on Monday due to the flu. The flu is running rampant through the Chicago area so do not be surprised if other members of the Blackhawks come down with the ailment. Kruger may not be able to return Tuesday but hopefully will be well enough to start the opener on Saturday. He had 26 points in 71 NHL games last season and is expected to improve on that this season.

Marcus Kruger will begin the year in the AHL. The Blackhawks assigned a number of players to the Rockford IceHogs on Friday. Kruger played in 71 games at the NHL level last year, amassing 26 points.

Marcus Kruger played in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss after missing a game due to concussion-like symptoms. Kruger had one shot on goal and was credited with two blocked shots. He logged 19:46 minutes in the losing effort.

Marcus Kruger, who was been experiencing concussion-like symptoms, will return to the lineup tonight at New Jersey. Kruger was injured last Wednesday against Vancouver. Chicago's schedule has been such that the only game he will miss was Sunday's against Nashville. The rookie center is 9-14-23 and plus-8 in 65 games.

Marcus Kruger appears as though he will return from an upper-body injury on Tuesday. He missed Sunday night's game, with what was originally thought to be a concussion, but was back centering the second line during Monday's practice.

Marcus Kruger is dealing with concussion symptoms. Kruger was hurt during Wednesday's game. He will not play on Sunday.

Marcus Kruger suffered an upper body injury during Wednesday's game. The extent of his injury wasn't immediately known, but he is expected to be evaluated on Thursday. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games this season.

Center Marcus Kruger scored two goals but he and the Chicago Blackhawks took a 5-3 loss to the Sharks in San Jose Friday night. They were Kruger's fourth and fifth goals of the season. He had tied the game with two goals off rebounds, ending a 15-game goal-scoring drought with his first career multi-goal game. Bryan Bickell also scored for Chicago, his fifth of the season. It was the seventh loss in a row for the Hawks.