Mika Zibanejad (upper body) will play Friday against the Blackhawks, TSN's Brent Wallace reports.

Zibanejad (upper body) will play Friday against the Blackhawks, TSN's Brent Wallace reports.

Analysis:

Zibanejad was a surprise scratch with the injury Tuesday against the Panthers, but his availability for Friday's contest indicates his ailment was of the minor variety. The 20-year-old has 27 points in 61 games this season.