Blackhawks' Corey Crawford leaves early with injury

AP

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford left the game against the Florida Panthers because of an injury sustained with 6:15 left in the first period.

Crawford, the Blackhawks' top netminder, went down to make a pad save on Marcel Goc moments earlier on Sunday night and was unable to get back up on his skates.

He was helped from the ice by teammates and a trainer and was replaced by rookie Antti Raanta with Chicago leading 2-0.

Chicago coach Joel Quenneville didn't offer a diagnosis of the injury to Crawford, who played every minute of the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup playoff run last season.

"I don't think it's too serious, but when it's a goalie, it's a little more serious than with other players, because of how important he is to our team," Quenneville said. "You're concerned, but I think we'll have a better assessment (Monday)."