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Khabibulin could be in goal Friday

11/15: Although Nikolai Khabibulin has been cleared to return to action, Brian Boucher likely will get another start in goal Thursday, according to the Sun-Times. "Bouch has played well for us and deserved to play another game," coach Trent Yawney said, "and this will give Nik another day of practice." Khabibulin has missed the past eight games with a broken finger and could be in goal Friday.

Khabibulin could return Thursday

11/12: Nikolai Khabibulin could return from his broken finger on Thursday, according to the AP.

Khabibulin unlikely to return this week

11/7: Nikolai Khabibulin said Monday that it is doubtful he will return this week from his broken finger, according to the Chicago Tribune. Khabibulin was unable to participate in a full practice Monday because of the injury. "If it's not good, it's not good," Khabibulin said.

Khabibulin could return Nov. 9

11/3: Nikolai Khabibulin could return on November 9 against the Devils, according to the AP. He has been out while recovering from a broken finger.

Khabibulin out at least 10 days (finger)

10/23: Nikolai Khabibulin broke a finger on his right hand during warmups on Saturday night, according to the Chicago Tribune. He's a hockey player, so he was in goal for that night's entire game, but he now likely will be sidelined at least the next 10 days. Brian Boucher and Sebastien Caron will handle the netminding duties in the interim.