Mar 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) fights St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Chicago Blackhawks Jason Dickinson Ruled Out for Season Due to Injury

Chicago loses key forward Jason Dickinson for the rest of the season, dealing a blow to their lineup as they push through the final stretch.

Head coach Anders Sorensen confirmed today that Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson’s season has come to an early end after suffering a wrist injury. The setback marks the second significant injury for Dickinson this season, following a high ankle sprain that had already sidelined him for a month. His latest injury occurred during a fight with Blues forward Jake Neighbours in the first period of Saturday’s game. Dickinson was forced to sit out Sunday’s matchup against the Flyers, and now, the team has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

With Dickinson’s absence, the Blackhawks will continue with their current roster, as they still have 12 healthy forwards. However, the loss of the experienced center is a blow to their lineup. This season, he managed to put up seven goals and nine assists in 59 games—a noticeable dip from his impressive 2023-24 campaign, where he tallied a career-high 35 points, including 22 goals. That breakout performance earned him a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension, but unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to replicate the same level of production this year.

Per interim head coach Anders Sorenson, forward Jason Dickinson will be out for the remainder of Chicago's season due to a wrist injury. The 29-year-old forward last played on March 22nd against the St. Louis Blues, where Dickinson was handed a 2-minute minor for instigating an… pic.twitter.com/hurLGd3I5p
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One of the biggest changes in Dickinson’s game this season has been his reduced offensive impact. While his shooting percentage has remained steady at 12.5%, his shot volume has dropped significantly. He averaged nearly 1.5 shots on goal per game last season but has only managed 0.95 per game this year. Additionally, his overall shot attempts per game have decreased by 12%, a decline that can’t be solely attributed to his slightly reduced ice time. Despite these struggles, Dickinson has remained a strong presence in the defensive zone, contributing 53 blocked shots and over 100 hits while winning nearly 50% of his faceoffs.

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However, even his defensive metrics have taken a hit. His possession numbers, which were solid last season despite playing on a struggling Blackhawks team, have dropped considerably. His expected rating at even strength has fallen from -4.3 to -10.9, while his Corsi For percentage (CF%) has dipped from 46.4% to 43.4%. That’s a noticeable decline, especially since Chicago has seen a slight improvement in their overall 5-on-5 play this season.

Before his injury, Dickinson had been playing alongside Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teräväinen. With him now out for the season, veteran forward Nick Foligno has stepped into that role, at least for now. Given how frequently the Blackhawks have shuffled their lines in recent months, more changes could be on the way as they adjust to Dickinson’s absence.

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