Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will have to wait a bit for goal No. 501 since he will be out Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a lower-body injury.
Hossa became the 44th NHL player to reach 500 career goals Tuesday night in a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, but he left in the third period after blocking a shot. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Hossa may return Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract with Chicago in July 2009, is beginning his eighth season with the Blackhawks. The rugged winger, long one of the NHL's best two-way players, helped the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015.
Quenneville also said on Thursday that Corey Crawford will start in net for the Blackhawks Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.