Chicago Blackhawks injury report feat. Jonathan Toews, Petr Mrazek and more

The Chicago Blackhawks have encountered their fair share of difficulties in the 2022-23 NHL season, with 23 wins and 37 losses in 65 games. Injuries have been a major contributing factor to their struggles, causing several crucial players to miss significant playing time due to various ailments.

With the season in full flow, the Blackhawks will require their injured players to return to the ice if they wish to make a playoff run. Hence, we will conduct a thorough analysis of the team's injury report, evaluating the status of key players and the extent to which their absences have impacted the team's overall performance.

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews is still on the Injured Reserve

Jonathan Toews

Chicago Blackhawks' center, Jonathan Toews, has been on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 7 due to his lingering illness. In Toews' absence, Max Domi continues to hold the first-line center position, while Jason Dickinson will step into the second line. Despite Toews' prolonged illness, the Blackhawks didn't trade him at the deadline.

The 34-year-old has been dealing with long-term COVID-19 symptoms, which has made it difficult for him to be physically fit to play. Despite this setback, Toews has been working out and interacting with his teammates, and there is no definitive timeline for his return.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek was placed on Injured Reserve

Petr Mrazek

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek left Tuesday's game against the Bruins in the second period due to an undisclosed injury. Though he made some key saves, Mrazek seems to have sustained an injury in the process. He kept the shutout intact with 16 saves through 28:48 game time before exiting.

It's been revealed that he sustained another groin injury, albeit less severe than the other groin issues he's experienced this season.

Mrazek has been placed on injured reserve and won't travel with the team as they begin their five-game road trip. However, he could potentially rejoin them later in the trip, leaving Alex Stalock to take over as the primary starter for the time being.

Chicago Blackhawks players Cole Guttman, Reese Johnson, Volin Blackwell, Wagner, and others

Cole Guttman

Cole Guttman, who made his NHL debut this season, is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery, which will end his season. He had featured in 14 games for the team, scoring four goals on 26 shots, providing two assists, and landing four hits while averaging 14:34 of ice time.

Reese Johnson

Reese Johnson has been on the injured reserve since February 25 due to a concussion. The player has not played since February 19 and has recorded four goals, six points, 142 hits, and 18 blocks in 46 games, while averaging 10:30 of ice time for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL 2022-23 season.

Colin Blackwell

Colin Blackwell sustained a pulled groin during the February 28 game against the Ducks and is expected to be out for an undetermined amount of time. The extent of the injury remains unclear, and he will likely be considered day-to-day until the team provides further updates on his condition.

Austin Wagner

Chicago Blackhawks' forward Austin Wagner missed Monday's practice due to an undisclosed injury that he suffered before his trade from the Los Angeles Kings. Wagner has not been given clearance to return to skating, but he has an upcoming meeting with doctors to determine his progress.

The two other players on the Injured reserve are Andreas Englund and Anders Bjork.