CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Connor Murphy on injured reserve Saturday because of a groin injury.
The 31-year-old Murphy hasn't played since he logged more than 19½ minutes in a 6-2 loss to St. Louis in the Winter Classic on Dec. 31. He has one goal and 12 assists in 38 games this season.
Murphy's IR stint was made retroactive to the loss to the Blues, and interim coach Anders Sorensen said he didn't have a timeline for his return.
"It's longer than a couple days," he said.
Defenseman Alec Martinez was activated from IR after he was sidelined due to a neck injury.