Burakovsky Returns from Illness, Set for Top Line Duty Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky (illness) is expected to return to action Thursday against Carolina, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. Burakovsky missed Monday's game but is projected to play on the top line alongside Ryan Greene and Connor Bedard. So far this 2025-26 season, he has recorded 10 goals and 30 points across 43 appearances.