Blackhawks: Corey Crawford undergoes appendectomy, out 2-3 weeks

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Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford underwent an appendectomy in a Philadelphia hospital on Saturday morning and will be sidelined 2-3 weeks.

Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry released this statement following the Blackhawks game against the Flyers regarding Crawford:

“Corey underwent a successful appendectomy today in Philadelphia. We anticipate a full recovery and for Corey to return to unrestricted hockey activities in 2-3 weeks.”

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Scott Darling got the start in Saturday's loss to the Flyers, and the Blackhawks signed 23-year-old Eric Semborski to an amateur tryout to serve as an emergency backup goalie. He played club hockey at Temple University and for the Empire Junior Hockey Jersey's Wildcats.

Crawford has been lights out for the Blackhawks this season, owning a 12-6-1 record with a 2.27 goals against average and .927 save percentage, including two shutouts.

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