Mika Zibanejad, who left Tuesday's game with an apparent head injury, was absent from the morning skate Thursday, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

Zibanejad, who left Tuesday's game with an apparent head injury, was absent from the morning skate Thursday, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

Analysis:

Zibanejad was on the receiving end of a hit to the head by Radko Gudas that resulted in a three-game suspension for the Flyers defenseman. If Zibanejad is deemed unfit to play Thursday evening against the Blackhawks, his next chance to suit up for a game would be Saturday against the Islanders at home.