Blackhawks updates: Artem Anisimov questionable against Capitals

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Artem Anisimov is questionable and Corey Crawford will start when the Blackhawks host the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

Anisimov left in the second period of the Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime victory over St. Louis on Wednesday night. Coach Joel Quenneville said they’re still hopeful that Anisimov, who suffered an upper-body injury, can play against the Capitals.

If Anisimov does not play, either Nick Schmaltz – who moved into Anisimov’s place on Wednesday night – or Marcus Kruger could anchor that second line.

“Well, last night, when you’re looking at lines, we mixed them up quite a bit over that stretch and we’ve had several line changes to date, different guys and different situations as we’ve gone along here. We get a little more educated in what the options are,” Quenneville said. “Obviously you’re missing a guy that has had a tremendous start for us in all areas of our team game. So, we’re still hopeful that he could play.

Regardless, forward Vinnie Hinostroza will be back in the lineup. Who he replaces isn’t know at this time.

Marian Hossa, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith did not practice on Thursday but they’re all fine and are expected to play tomorrow night.

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