Overview
- Foligno practiced with Chicago on Monday after a brief leave and said 12-year-old Milana is home and doing well following a follow-up heart surgery in Boston.
- He missed three games during his absence as the Blackhawks went 2-0-1, including an 8-3 win over the Blues that the team dedicated to Milana.
- Coach Jeff Blashill welcomed his captain’s presence, calling his energy and leadership important to the locker room.
- Milana was born with congenital heart defects and previously underwent a mitral-valve replacement as an infant and another valve-replacement surgery in 2018.
- With Foligno back and a light schedule this week, Chicago faces short-term roster decisions up front as as many as 14 forwards are available and the coaching staff evaluates options.