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Quenneville says Hossa is ‘likely’ to play Game 4

2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Three

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on during warm ups prior to Game Three of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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BOSTON -- In some much-needed good news for the Blackhawks, forward Marian Hossa is “likely” to play Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday at TD Garden, according to Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville.

“I’m not going to get exactly what the injury is or where it occurred, but I’m going to say he’s likely to play tomorrow night,” Quenneville said today.

You’ll recall that Hossa was a late scratch for last night’s Game 3, leading to youngster Ben Smith getting the sudden call to action after warm-ups.

Predictably, the Blackhawks have given no clues as to what exactly is wrong with the Slovakian winger, merely saying he’s “day-to-day.”

‘Hawks players weren’t sharing anything today either. When asked if he knew what was wrong with Hossa, center Dave Bolland said he didn’t know...anything.

“I don’t know him,” Bolland said, laughing. “Who’s he?”

It’s rumored, by the way, that Hossa’s injury is neck-related. But if one of his teammates is able to have a laugh, perhaps he’s indeed ready to go for Game 4.

The Blackhawks could sure use him, given they trail the B’s, 2-1, in the series and haven’t scored a goal since the first period of Game 2 at the United Center.

Hossa is tied with Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane for the team lead in postseason points, with 15.

The 34-year-old winger also has three power-play goals, something the ‘Hawks haven’t managed to score in their last six games.