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Blackhawks’ Crawford exits game with groin injury

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) lies on the ice after he defended against a shot by Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Corey Crawford’s season appears as if it will end the same way it started: on the shelf.

The Blackhawks’ No. 1 stopped all nine shots he faced in 25:46 before giving way to Cam Ward in the second period. The injury itself seemed to happen with just over four minutes left in the first period.

Crawford slid across his crease to stop a shot before appearing to be in some discomfort. He was able to get back to his feet, although he didn’t look right. He finished the period and played a further 5:46 before he had to leave.

Here’s that play:

Crawford’s season has been one to forget.

He missed the first five games of the current campaign, a carry-over after he missed the entire second half of the 2017-18 season with a concussion. A second concussion in December forced Crawford to miss over two months of action before he returned at the end of February, where he went on the play 16 of the past 17 games for the Blackhawks.

In all, he made 39 appearances this season.

The Blackhawks finished up their season against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. They were eliminated from playoff contention earlier this week after a remarkable turnaround.


Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck