ST. LOUIS – Andrew Ladd is back in St. Louis and is expected to play tonight as the Blackhawks face the Blues in Game 1 of the first round.
Ladd returned to Chicago earlier today to rejoin his wife, Brandy, who was expecting their third child. Coach Joel Quenneville said following morning skate that Ladd was a game-time decision to play tonight.
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But a little after 7 tonight, CSN captured video - which can be seen above - of Ladd entering Scottrade Center. Per the Blackhawks, Ladd’s wife did not deliver their child today.
Puck drop is scheduled for approximately 8:42 tonight.