Blackhawks' Connor Murphy: Expected to return Saturday

Murphy (illness) is slated to play Saturday versus Winnipeg, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Murphy missed Thursday's 5-2 win over Boston due to the illness. He has two goals, 19 points, 48 PIM, 114 hits and 156 blocks in 65 outings in 2024-25. Murphy is projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Alec Martinez.