The Chicago Blackhawks are getting one of their most effective players back into the lineup as they continue to enjoy one of their best starts in recent memory. After missing the last two games, Tyler Bertuzzi will play against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, head coach Jeff Blashill confirmed.

Bertuzzi was hit hard into the boards by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon during a 4-3 overtime loss back on November 12. He missed two contests; a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, and a 5-2 triumph against the Calgary Flames two nights later — both on home ice.

That hit cost Dillon a $5,000 fine, although he wasn't suspended for the check, and neither Bertuzzi nor the team confirmed that the injury stemmed from the play.

Bertuzzi was seen during th

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