Artem Anisimov Injury: Updates on Blackhawks Center's Status and Return

Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov left Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues with an upper-body injury. The team announced he would not return.

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Latest on Center's Status

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Eric Lear of Blackhawks TV reported Anisimov is day-to-day.

Per Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago, the center's last shift came with roughly 5:30 remaining in the second period.

The 28-year-old is off to a tremendous start to the 2016-17 season, totaling 17 points through 13 games coming into Wednesday's contest, with only Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets recording more.

Anisimov had recorded a point in a career-high 11 straight games, but that streak came to an end Wednesday.

While Anisimov leads Chicago in points this season, he was just sixth on the squad last year with 42, featuring 20 goals and 22 assists. In his nine-year career with the Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers, he hasn't recorded more than 44 points in a single season.

"This year, he's even better, more improved in all areas," coach Joel Quenneville said, per Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune. "But he's just getting better with time with us and whether he's getting acclimated to the surroundings or his teammates or linemates…it works pretty well. He deserves credit for how he has approached the season."

A serious injury in the midst of a career year would be devastating for both Anisimov and the Blackhawks.

Nick Schmaltz helped fill in for Anisimov on Wednesday, but Chicago will likely need additional contributions from Marcus Kruger and Andrew Desjardins as well.