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Practice updates: Dach skates; no suspension for Murphy

Great news!

At Monday morning’s optional practice, Kirby Dach took part in several team drills. Dach had been reportedly skating on his own for a few weeks, but this is the first time he has participated in drills with the rest of the Blackhawks since he had surgery to repair a fractured right wrist, an injury sustained during a World Juniors pre-tournament game on Dec. 23 against Russia.

Happy Monday, indeed.

Kirby Dach joined optional practice this morning! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ptUiByawMY— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 8, 2021

At the time of surgery, Blackhawks team physician Dr.