Artem Anisimov

Blackhawks declare Artem Anisimov 'good to go' for playoff opener

Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (lower body) is expected to be back in the lineup for Game 1 against the Nashville Predators.

What It Means:

Anisimov has been out since March 14 with a lower-body injury, but coach Joel Quenneville said: "there is no doubt" that the 28-year-old would be "good-to-go" when Chicago opens up the playoffs on Thursday. Anisimov is scheduled to be on the second line with Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin when he returns.

Anisimov scored 22 goals with 23 assists for 45 points and a 9 plus/minus rating in the 64 games he played this season.