Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford underwent an appendectomy on Saturday and will miss the team's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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"Corey presented this morning with acute appendicitis," Blackhawks physician Dr. Michael Terry said, per the team's official Twitter account. "He is undergoing an appendectomy today at a Philadelphia hospital. We are anticipating a full recovery and return to play."
A former second-round pick in the 2003 draft, Crawford has turned himself into one of the top goalies in the NHL.