Toews injured in loss to Sharks

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews did not return after exiting in the second period of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.

It's unclear how Toews suffered the injury, which head coach Joel Quenneville said afterwards is an upper-body ailment, according to Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago. Toews fell down along the boards on his last shift of the game - which he was able to finish - close to the midway mark of the second period.

Quenneville didn't offer an update on the severity, telling reporters that the captain will be evaluated Thursday, and that the club is hopeful that Toews will be alright.

Toews has four goals and 12 points in 21 games.