Crawford was hospitalized Saturday to undergo an emergency appendectomy in Philadelphia, where the Hawks were taking on the Flyers. The team doctor said they anticipate a full recovery.
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According to the Blackhawks, Crawford has posted a 12-6-2 record in 20 games played this season with a 2.27 goals-against average, .927 save percentage and two shutouts.
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Scott Darling got the start for Crawford Saturday and the team signed Eric Semborski to serve as an emergency backup.
The Blackhawks host the Arizona Coyotes Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.