Nick Foligno Sidelined Four Weeks with Hand Injury After Puck Deflection

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno will miss four weeks after injuring his hand in Saturday's 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury occurred with 90 seconds left in the second period when a shot from Jake McCabe deflected off his hand. Foligno, 38, immediately favored his hand and did not return for the third period, finishing with three shots on goal and 10:41 of ice time. With six points in 15 games, Foligno's absence impacts the Blackhawks' fourth-line center position, where he anchored a combination with Sam Lafferty and Landon Slaggert. This is the second injury to the Blackhawks' forward group, as Jason Dickinson is also on injured reserve. The Blackhawks (9-5-4) are currently third in the Central Division.