Highmore, 25, has recorded two points (0-2-2) and six penalty minutes in 24 games played with the Chicago Blackhawks this season. Over parts of three seasons with Chicago, he has collected 10 points (4-6-10) and 12 penalty minutes in 73 career NHL games.
The 5'11", 188-pound forward has skated in nine career NHL playoff games with the Blackhawks, all in 2019.20, collecting four points (3-1-4), including the game-winning goal in game four to force a fifth game against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinal.
Highmore has also appeared in 97 career AHL games with the Rockford IceHogs, recording 64 points (31-33-64) and 44 penalty minutes. His 24 goals as a rookie in 2017.18 set a team record for most goals by a rookie and ranked first among all Rockford skaters, while his 43 points ranked second.