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Blackhawks Captain Nick Foligno Out Four Weeks With Hand Injury

The injury forces Chicago to lean on a thin forward group during its surprising start.

Oct 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) is introduced before a game against the Montréal Canadiens at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The team said Foligno is expected to miss approximately four weeks with a hand injury.
  • He was hurt blocking a Jake McCabe shot late in the second period of a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs, left the game, and did not return.
  • Foligno finished with three shots on goal and 10:41 of ice time before exiting.
  • Coach Jeff Blashill called the setback unfortunate and praised Foligno’s toughness.
  • The 38-year-old fourth-line center has six assists in 15 games and 603 career points, and his absence compounds forward injuries as Chicago sits 9-5-4 and in third place in the Central Division.