Corey Crawford will not play Tuesday vs. Stars with lower-body injury
The Chicago Blackhawks will be without the services of starting goaltender Corey Crawford for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars.
Goaltender Corey Crawford will not travel with the #Blackhawks to Dallas for tomorrow night's game vs. Stars.
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) December 9, 2013
Crawford's lower-body injury is not believed to be serious, but the team appears to be taking a cautious approach by keeping him in Chicago and holding him out of at least one full game.
The Blackhawks have recalled Kent Simpson to serve as Antti Raanta's backup in Dallas.
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