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Blackhawks' Crawford out 2-to-3 weeks

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) snags a shot from the St.Louis Blues in the third period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on October 9, 2013. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2. UPI/Rob Cornforth
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) snags a shot from the St.Louis Blues in the third period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on October 9, 2013. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2. UPI/Rob Cornforth | License Photo

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is expected to miss the next 2-to-3 weeks after injuring his left foot while attending a concert.

Crawford told reporters Wednesday that he took an awkward step while exiting the show. The 2013 Stanley Cup champion backstop was spotted wearing a walking boot during the interview.

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Antti Raanta, who has made just three starts so far this season, will take over as the Blackhawks' No. 1 goaltender in Crawford's absence. Chicago recalled Scott Darling from Rockford of the American Hockey League Tuesday to serve as the backup.

Crawford currently ranks third in the NHL with a 1.87 goals-against average and has compiled a 12-5-1 record with a .929 save percentage over 18 starts this season.

Raanta is 1-2-0 with a 2.03 GAA in his limited action.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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