Crawford got two nights off in a row this week as Ray Emery got back-to-back starts in the Hawks last two games. Crawford has dominated the Red Wings this season so there is no surprise that he will start tomorrow. He is 3-0-0 with a 0.96 GAA and .969 SV% vs. Detroit this season.
Including tonight, Emery will have started 3 straight games leaving Crawford on the bench. Crawford had played well up to that point so the reason for the controversy is odd. Either way, the Hawks appear to be splitting time down the stretch so expect to use both goaltenders moving forward.
Crawford has won two straight while posting a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV%. He is the clear #1 goalie for one of the best teams in the NHL making him really valuable in fantasy. He has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. a new-look Blues team.
Crawford had his shutout ruined with 33 seconds left in Sunday's game. He made 33 saves but did not have to work to hard because the Blackhawks scored three goals on their first three shots and were in control the entire game. He has a good chance to start the week off with a win vs. the Predators.
Crawford allowed five goals on 36 shots in his last start. He will start tomorrow vs. the Red Wings in Detroit. He is 2-0-0 with a 0.94 GAA and .968 SV% vs. the Red Wings this season. The last time these two teams faced each other, it was a dandy.
In Crawford's last start he allowed three goals on 25 shots in only his third regulation loss this season. He has a fairly tough matchup tomorrow vs. the Kings, however he is 1-0-0 against them this season.
Crawford won each of his last two starts with a 0.96 GAA and .959 SV%. He will start tonight against the next best team in the West, the Anaheim Ducks. The Blackhawks will be without Marian Hossa tonight so it will be that much tougher for Crawford to get the win. It would be hard to bench him with the way he has played this season, but be wary of the matchup.
This will be Crawford's sixth start in the Blackhawks last seven games. He is 3-2-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .893 SV% in March. He has a solid matchup tomorrow vs. the Stars, he should make for a good start.
Crawford lost each of his last two starts against Colorado and Edmonton. He will get the start tomorrow against Columbus where he will look to get back into the win column. It is a great matchup for Crawford, so start him with confidence.
Crawford has recorded a win in four straight starts including a game where he left early with an injury. In that four game span he has posted an outstanding 1.17 GAA, .956 SV% and had one shutout. At this point it looks like the Blackhawks are unbeatable, so Crawford is a must-start in all formats.
Crawford and the Blackhawks will look to keep their amazing streak of recording a point in 22 games alive tonight when they play the Minnesota Wild. You can't bench a guy who 10-0-3 with a 1.41 GAA and .945 SV% but the Wild have won three of their last four and have the talent to give Chicago a run.
Crawford left Thursday's game in the first period with an upper-body injury and yielded Saturday's start to Ray Emery. He will be back between the pipes this afternoon in a big division matchup against the Red Wings. Crawford is 9-0-3 this season with a league leading 1.46 GAA and .943 SV% is good for second in the NHL.
Crawford left yesterday's contest in the first period after suffering a lower-body injury. He only made six saves but since Chicago scored before he exited the game and Emery stopped all 15 shots he faced, Crawford was still awarded the win. The Blackhawks say the injury is not related to his previous injury that caused him to miss four games in February. The Blackhawks play again tonight so look for Emery to get the start.
Crawford recorded a shutout in his first game back from injury so it is safe to say that he has recovered fully. He has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. St. Louis, but is there really such thing as a tough matchup for Chicago at this point? Roll Crawford with confidence.
Crawford returns for the Blackhawks
The Blackhawks recalled Henrik Karlsson today to back-up Ray Emery tonight. There isn't really any news on what happened to Crawford but it doesn't sound like it is serious. Consider him day-to-day and monitor his status going forward. In the meantime Emery receives a fantasy boost.
Crawford and the Blackhawks have yet to lose in regulation this season in 12 games. Crawford is 7-0-2 with a 1.62 GAA and .935 SV% this year which is huge step forward from his 2.72 GAA and .903 SV% he had last season. He has a tough match-up against a hot Ducks team that has won 5 of his last 6.
Crawford looks to continue his hot play against an equally scorching Preds team that has won 4 straight. You're going to want to continue starting Crawford in all situations at this point.
Crawford has been stellar so far this season (5-0-2, 1.66 GAA, .934 SV%). He will have a difficult matchup going up against the NHL's best team, the San Jose Sharks. It would be tough to bench Crawford at this point but it might be a good idea vs. the Sharks.
Crawford is 5-0-1 with a 1.79 GAA and .931 SV% although he has a tough matchup tonight against the Canucks. Can you really bench a guy with those numbers though?
