Blackhawks Place Petr Mrazek on Injured Reserve After Groin Injury

The Chicago goalie is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, leaving the team with limited options in net as injuries deplete their roster.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek sustained a groin injury during the first period of Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets and has been placed on injured reserve.
Interim coach Anders Sorensen stated that Mrazek is expected to be out for 1-2 weeks, though the team is hopeful for a quicker recovery.
Backup goalie Laurent Brossoit remains sidelined after knee surgery, leaving Arvid Soderblom, who has a 2.46 GAA and .919 save percentage this season, to take over as the starter.
The Blackhawks have recalled goaltender Drew Commesso, a 22-year-old prospect with no NHL experience, from their AHL affiliate to serve as Soderblom's backup.
The team is facing broader roster challenges, with defensemen Alec Martinez and Alex Vlasic also unavailable due to injuries, further straining their depth.