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Tyler Johnson Will Not Return to Tonight’s Blackhawks Game

Johnson was hit in the head by a Dominik Kubalik dump-in attempt at the end of the first period.

by
Patrick Comiskey
March 12, 2022

Photo: NHL.com

The Chicago Blackhawks will now be down two men after announcing that Tyler Johnson will not return to tonight’s game. Johnson is currently in concussion protocol after being hit in the head with a puck.

MEDICAL UPDATE: Tyler Johnson will not return to tonight’s game (concussion protocol).
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 13, 2022

Johnson is the second Blackhawk who will not return to tonight’s game after Connor Murphy was stretchered off the ice following a nasty boarding penalty in the first period.

Tyler Johnson was hit in the head by a Dominik Kubalik dump-in attempt at the end of the first period. Johnson had just recently returned after missing three months with neck surgery.

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Patrick Comiskey

Patrick is an avid Chicago sports fan. He is a Blackhawks season ticket holder. Blogging all things Bears, Blackhawks and White Sox, Chicago is well covered. Oh, and catch him talking and drinking on Four Feathers Podcast and Bears On Tap.

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