Crawford joins Blackhawks practice for 1st time since start of Phase 3

Corey Crawford took the ice Saturday for his first practice with the Chicago Blackhawks since training camp began.

Crawford then manned the crease for Team Black against Team Red in the scrimmage that followed the early portion of practice.

The 35-year-old goaltender had yet to join his teammates for an on-ice session since Phase 3 started July 13 after sitting out the voluntary workouts (Phase 2), which opened June 8.

Chicago will reportedly include Crawford on its playoff roster.

He posted a .917 save percentage and a 7.52 goals saved above average at 5-on-5 in 40 games during the regular season after missing 80 combined contests over the previous two campaigns due to concussions.

The Blackhawks held their final day of camp Saturday. They will fly to Edmonton - which will serve as their postseason hub city - on Sunday. Chicago will take on the St. Louis Blues in an exhibition game Wednesday before beginning a best-of-five play-in series against the Oilers on Aug. 1.

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