Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is starting in Thursday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, coach Joel Quenneville said after morning skate, marking the netminder's first game action in nearly 10 months.
Crawford has been sidelined since last season with lingering concussion symptoms. He had said Wednesday that he was planning to play, but how he felt after the morning skate was the final hurdle.
"It feels good to be back to myself," Crawford said after practice Wednesday. "I'm feeling clear."
The 33-year-old Crawford last played in a game Dec. 23, 2017.