Chicago Blackhawks forward Boris Katchouk will be sidelined by ankle sprain

Published October 2, 2022 4:46pm CDT

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CHICAGO - Chicago Blackhawks forward Boris Katchouk will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a left ankle sprain.

The 24-year-old Katchouk played almost 12 minutes during a 3-0 preseason loss to Detroit on Saturday night.

He was acquired in a multiplayer trade with Tampa Bay in March.

The Blackhawks open the season on Oct. 12 at Colorado. The team also said forward Jujhar Khaira is day to day with a right ankle injury.