Blackhawks G Khabibulin, D Johnson leave game

Nov 27, 2008 - 6:09 AM SAN JOSE, California (Ticker) -- The Chicago Blackhawks lost goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin and defenseman Aaron Johnson to injuries during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

The Blackhawks received a five-minute advantage at 15:21 of the second period when Mike Grier dropped a shoulder into Johnson from behind as they chased the puck into the corner.

Johnson remained on the ice for several minutes before heading to the dressing room, apparently favoring his right shoulder. Grier was assessed a five-minute major for boarding, along with the first game misconduct penalty against a member of the Sharks this season.

Chicago's Jonathan Toews was whistled for hooking with 2:27 left in the period, and during the 4-on-4, Khabibulin appeared to be struck in the throat with a puck.

He was replaced by Cristobal Huet with 24 seconds left in the period.