Kruger left last Friday’s game with an upper-body injury and will miss the Winter Classic and at least the next two weeks. Kruger has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 39 games this season and is expected to be replaced by Tanner Kero this afternoon.
Kruger has been sidelined since December 17th after undergoing surgery to repaid a dislocated wrist. The fourth-line centre is a key member of the Blackhawks penalty kill but provides no fantasy help. He has just one assist in 33 games this season.
Kruger missed Thursday’s game, but will get back in tonight in Colorado. He will replace Andrew Desjardins in his usual spot on the fourth line.
Kruger will be held out of tonight’s game with an illness. He will be replaced by Andrew Desjardins and is listed as day-to-day.
Kruger has played on the second line sparingly this season and saw some time there last year. He has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 46 games. He receives a boost in fantasy value while he is skating with Patrick Kane and Kris Versteeg. He makes for an interesting choice in one-day fantasy leagues.
Kruger has three goals and eight assists in 36 games this season. He will be given a great chance to produce today on a line with Patrick Kane.
Kruger should give this Blackhawks' offense a big boost. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
Kruger taking part in line rushes is a good sign but he still has a concussion. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
Kruger skating is certainly a good sign but he has no timetable for his return. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
Kruger skating is certainly a good sign. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
Kruger may have another concussion after leaving his last game. He has nine goals and 23 points in 65 games.
Losing Kruger with Toews and Mayers already out creates a big hole up the middle. Expect a further update after the game.
Kruger moves back to the second line after a brief stint on the third. He has three goals and 13 points in 44 games. Expect him to produce a bit more between Kane and Sharp.
Kruger moves down a line to center the third trio. The has three goals and 13 points through 43 games.
Kruger moves to the wing with the acquisition of Brendan Morrison. The rookie has three goals and 11 points through 40 games. He may have peaked offensively this season as his minutes are guaranteed to drop.
The rookie center scored three goals and 10 points before getting hurt. He should end the game on the second line barring any setbacks.
Kruger is healthy enough to play and should return to the second line shortly. The rookie scored three goals and 10 points through 34 games before getting hurt.
Kruger has now skated for four consecutive days. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 10 points in 34 games.
Kruger still has not been cleared for contact and has no timetable so it's hard to expect too much from the injured rookie. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 10 points in 34 games.
