Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were held out of the lineup on Friday night against the Colorado Avalanche because of injuries, the team announced. Both players were listed as scratches with their injuries described only as unspecified, and no additional details on the nature or timeline of either issue were immediately provided.
Crevier, a defenseman still working to establish himself at the NHL level, has been part of Chicago’s blue line rotation this season. His absence reduces the team’s depth on defense and forces adjustments to pairings and ice-time distribution among the remaining defensemen. Without Crevier, the Blackhawks must rely more heavily on their regular top-four defenders while looking to depth options or call-ups to help cover the minutes he would typically play.
Mangiapane, a forward known for his work rate and versatility, gives the Blackhawks flexibility across their forward lines. Scratching him due to injury alters Chicago’s forward combinations and special-teams deployments. His absence may lead to elevated roles for wingers lower on the depth chart and could create opportunities for younger or less-experienced players to step into more prominent situations at even strength or on special teams.
With both a defenseman and a forward unavailable, Chicago’s coaching staff was required to reconfigure its game-night lineup against a Colorado team that traditionally plays at a high tempo and applies consistent pressure. The loss of Crevier affects defensive matchups, particularly against the Avalanche’s speed and transition play, while missing Mangiapane influences how the Blackhawks can roll their lines, forecheck, and manage matchups in the offensive and neutral zones.
The Blackhawks did not immediately disclose when either player might return, nor did they specify whether the injuries were considered day-to-day or more significant. There was no indication before puck drop that either player would be available in an emergency capacity.
Chicago will be monitored in the coming days for further updates on both Crevier and Mangiapane as the team continues through its schedule. Any change in their status could influence future lineup decisions, including potential recalls, line adjustments, and special-teams roles as the Blackhawks navigate the impact of these injuries on their roster.
