Blackhawks Lose Crevier and Mangiapane to Injuries

Defenseman and forward sidelined for Friday's game against Colorado

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The Chicago Blackhawks were without defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane for their Friday night game against the Colorado Avalanche due to unspecified injuries sustained in the previous game against the Minnesota Wild. Coach Jeff Blashill stated that the injuries are not expected to be long-term, but the players were unavailable for the 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Why it matters

Crevier and Mangiapane have become important contributors to the Blackhawks this season, with Crevier establishing career highs in goals and assists. Their absences were felt as the team struggled against the Avalanche, one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

The details

Crevier, a seventh-round draft pick in 2020, has emerged as a steady defenseman for the Blackhawks in his third NHL season, recording 5 goals and 12 assists in 65 games. Mangiapane was acquired in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on March 4th and has 1 goal and 1 assist in 7 games with Chicago.

  • Crevier and Mangiapane were injured during Thursday night's 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild.
  • The players missed Friday night's 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

The players

Louis Crevier

A defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks who was drafted in the seventh round in 2020 and has become a steady performer in his third NHL season.

Andrew Mangiapane

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who was acquired in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on March 4th and has 1 goal and 1 assist in 7 games with the team.

Jeff Blashill

The head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dominic Toninato

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who was recalled from the minors and played over 9 minutes in the game against the Avalanche.

Sacha Boisvert

A forward prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks who signed a three-year contract with the team on Monday but is awaiting immigration clearance, which could delay his NHL debut.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think it's anything long, long term for either guy, but certainly not available tonight.”

— Jeff Blashill, Head Coach

What’s next

The Blackhawks are awaiting immigration clearance for forward prospect Sacha Boisvert, which could delay his NHL debut until the team's upcoming four-game road trip.

The takeaway

The injuries to key players Crevier and Mangiapane were felt as the Blackhawks struggled against the Avalanche, highlighting the importance of depth and health for a team looking to make a playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.