Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were scratched for Friday's game against Colorado due to unspecified injuries sustained during Thursday's 2-1 win over Minnesota. Coach Jeff Blashill stated the injuries are not long-term but ruled both players out for tonight's contest. Forward Dominic Toninato, recalled from the minors earlier in the day, was active for the game.

Crevier, a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft, has been a steady contributor in his third NHL season, recording a career-high five goals and 12 assists in 65 games. Mangiapane, acquired in a March 4 trade from Edmonton, has contributed one goal and one assist in seven games with Chicago since joining the team.

The Blackhawks are also awaiting immigration clearance for Sacha Boisvert, the No. 18 pick in the 2024 draft, after announcing a three-year contract for the forward prospect on Monday. Boisvert, a 20-year-old Quebec native who turned 20 on Tuesday, was expected to make his NHL debut soon, but the delay could push it back until the team's upcoming four-game road trip.