Joel Quenneville News

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran defenseman Steve Montador on the injured list and recalled Dylan Olsen from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Friday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Too often during the Blackhawks ' current losing skid their goaltenders have had the unnerving sight of opponents streaking toward them with speed and numbers.

Semyon Varlamov hasn't played this month, a baffling slip by a goaltender the Avs traded two high draft choices to acquire.

Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, left, celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Blackhawks.

A three-day break between games allowed the Hawks to return home and spend the weekend sleeping in their own beds.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to struggle on their nine-game road trip, and they still have six games remaining on the trek.

By this time last season, Corey Crawford already had secured the starting spot in goal over Marty Turco for the stretch run.

Acquired in a trade with Calgary on Friday, Morrison centered the second line for Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp as the Hawks returned from the all-star break against Vancouver at Rogers Arena.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - There is no question in the mind of Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville that the Central is toughest division in hockey.

Hawks' Sharp Progressing : Coach Joel Quenneville said that Patrick Sharp is "progressing" as he recovers from a left wrist injury, the Chicago Tribune reports.