Corey Crawford (foot) appears likely to be available at least in a backup capacity for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

Crawford (foot) appears likely to be available at least in a backup capacity for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

The team's decision to demote goalie Scott Darling to AHL Rockford following Tuesday's victory over the Wild suggests Crawford has noticed enough improvement with his foot over the last few days to be active for the Blackhawks' next game. Coach Joel Quenneville could just have Crawford serve as the understudy to Antti Raanta as a precaution Saturday, before returning his No. 1 goalie to the net for Sunday's tilt with the Maple Leafs.