CHICAGO -- Captain Nick Foligno has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks after taking a leave of absence because of his daughter's follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease.
Foligno said Milana, who turned 12 last week, is home now and doing well. He described the past week as "very stressful."
"I think we found a lot of comfort in the support of the hockey community and the fans, old teammates and my second family here," Foligno said after practicing with the Blackhawks on Monday. "It's amazing when you go through a hard time how everyone bands together to send you a ton of support and love and prayers, and it was felt by our family.