Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson left Thursday’s game against the Arizona Coyotes and did not return, the team announced.
Hjalmarsson, who left the game in the first period, did not attend the team’s morning skate. Chicago dressed seven defenceman for Thursday’s game.
The defenceman has five goals and 14 points in 59 games this season.
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