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The San Jose Sharks will begin the second round of the playoffs somewhat short-handed after losing forward Adam Burish to an undisclosed upper-body injury.

Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding left Game 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks after the first period because of a left leg injury.

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom and defenseman Clayton Stoner did not practice on Thursday, increasing the possibility they will be unavailable for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Injured Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery will not play Friday in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, coach Joel Quenneville said on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom left the ice during pre-game warmups and was replaced by Josh Harding as the team's starting goaltender prior to Game 1 of their first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild forward Jason Pominville will not play against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Tuesday.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery will not play against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday because of lower-body injuries.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp will miss his second consecutive game Monday against the Dallas Stars due to an upper-body injury.

Chicago Blackhawks forwards Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp returned to practice Thursday, but they will not play Friday against the Anaheim Ducks.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa missed his second consecutive game Monday due to an upper-body injury.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without third-leading scorer Marian Hossa when they play the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday in a battle of the top two Western Conference teams, coach Joel Quenneville told reporters following the morning skate.

Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is OK to back up Ray Emery versus the Blue Jackets.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford left Thursday's 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues after the first period and is considered day to day with an upper-body injury, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman James Wisniewski on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 24 and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a broken right foot.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford started Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

EA SPORTS gives you a preview of what to expect when the San Jose Sharks visit the Chicago Blackhawks.