Darling will be between the pipes in Friday's game against the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Friday will mark the second start against the Flames for Darling in less than a week. The 26-year-old netminder was fantastic against Calgary on Sunday, turning away 25 of 26 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. He will look to submit a similarly impressive performance Friday against a Flames squad that hasn't been great offensively this season, averaging just 2.40 goals scored per game, ninth worst in the NHL.

Darling stopped 25 of 26 shots in Sunday's win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

A much-needed outstanding effort from Darling, who had been burned for nine goals in his previous two starts. Darling has only played five games this season, and while starter Corey Crawford is having a great year, Darling showed Sunday he can step in and get the job done when called upon. He makes for a great spot start.

Darling will start in goal Sunday against the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Darling was the expected starter in net after Corey Crawford started in the first game of a back-to-back set Saturday, and that's indeed the case. He's struggled a bit in net so far this season, posting a 3.11 GAA and .885 save percentage in four appearances, but he'll look to get back on track Sunday against a Flames squad scoring 2.40 goals per game on the road this campaign.

Darling is expected to start in net Sunday against the Flames, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Corey Crawford starting Saturday's contest against the Blues, it appears likely that Darling will make his fifth appearance in net Sunday against the Flames. It's been a bit of a struggle for him so far, posting a 3.11 GAA and .885 save percentage to go along with a 1-2-0 record. He'll face off against a Flames squad averaging just 2.40 goals per game on the road this season, assuming he does receive the start as expected.

Darling gave up five goals on 30 shots in Friday's loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

That's two straight losses for Darling, who has been beaten nine times in that span. The 26-year-old had a strong season debut, but has struggled since, so don't expect him to steal much more crease time for workhorse Corey Crawford. Crawford is having an excellent start to the season and is the undisputed starting goaltender in Chicago.

Darling will be in the crease in Friday's game against the Wild, NHL.com's Emerald Gao reports.

EDGE Analysis

Corey Crawford got the start in net Thursday against the Jets, so Darling will get the nod in the second of back-to-back tilts Friday against Minnesota. Darling has been lackluster in two appearances this season, posting a 1-1-0 record with a 2.50 GAA and .906 save percentage. Friday will mark the 26-year-old netminders' first career start against the Wild, a team that is averaging 3.11 goals scored per game thus far this season.

Darling is expected to start in between the pipes Friday against Minnesota, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Corey Crawford started in Chicago's 3-1 loss Thursday, Darling will likely step in to the net with the hopes of returning the Hawks to their winning ways. The Blackhawks have struggled to score of late, meaning they may need to open up their style of play in the event that Minnesota's potent offense puts them in an early hole, exposing Darling to numerous high-quality scoring chances.

Darling was beaten for four goals on just 24 shots in Thursday's loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

After Darling opened the year with a sharp performance, this one was not nearly as good; his defense can take some blame, but at the end of the day, a good NHL goalie has to make some of the stops that Darling didn't. The second-year netminder's saving grace here is that Corey Crawford's been less than spectacular in his own right early on. It's Crawford who'll be in goal Friday against Columbus in the second of back-to-backs.

Darling will make a start in goal Thursday against Washington, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darling was the victor in his season debut Oct. 10, denying 28 of 29 shots in a home contest against the Islanders. Corey Crawford is the regular starting goalie for the defending Stanley Cup champions, but Darling has proven he can hold his own when sent between the pipes. Last season, for instance, he posted a spectacular 1.94 GAA and .936 save percentage in 14 games with the Blackhawks.

Darling stopped 28 of 29 shots in Saturday's win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

A great outing for Darling, who was making his season debut. While Corey Crawford is the starter in Chicago, Darling posted a 9-4-0 record with a .936 save percentage last season and is a very reliable backup. If Crawford struggles or goes down with injury, Darling could step in and the Blackhawks wouldn't miss a beat. The 26-year-old only has 15 career regular-season NHL games under his belt, but he's proven he can be trusted whenever called upon.