The Blackhawks announced Monday that defenseman Connor Murphy will return to the lineup after missing time with a hip injury. The team also announced that defenseman Lucas Carlsson has been placed on the injured reserve list with a strained groin and is expected to miss 10-14 days, while forward Dylan Strome missed Monday’s practice and is in concussion protocol.
MEDICAL UPDATES: Connor Murphy has been activated from IR (right hip).
Lucas Carlsson has been placed on IR (strained groin), retroactive to Feb. 19 and is expected to miss 10-14 days.