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Connor Bedard returns to Blackhawks power play
Connor Bedard's return boosts Blackhawks power play after 1-for-14 slump.
In brief
Connor Bedard's return boosts Blackhawks power play after 1-for-14 slump. Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks power play fixes a 1-for-14 slump after six games missed. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Connor Bedard returns
Connor Bedard will likely make his Blackhawks season debut Tuesday against the Penguins.
Power play slump
The Blackhawks power play has gone 1-for-14 without Bedard.
Bedard's impact
Bedard's return should inject talent, fire and life into the Hawks.
Power play unit
Bedard slots in on left side of top power-play unit with Patrick Kane on right.
Frondell's role
Anton Frondell moves from one-timer position to second unit.
Coach Blashill
Jeff Blashill calls Bedard a mega-weapon for power play.
Frondell's status
Frondell is likely to be a mega-weapon but needs learning time.
Power play stats
Hawks power play has 1-for-14 with 10 shots on goal and 6 shorthanded shots.
Kane's comment
Patrick Kane said the unit felt 'a little bit off' but not upset about moving.
Byram's insight
Byram said Bedard and Kane's handedness helps with puck movement.
Power play strategy
Kane said Hawks need sustained pressure on power plays.
Blashill's critique
Blashill blamed unforced errors and inaccurate passes for power play struggles.
Faceoff issues
Hawks rank 29th in NHL at 40.7% power play faceoff percentage.
What happens next
Bedard's return should improve power play after six games missed.
The short version
Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks power play fixes a 1-for-14 slump after six games missed.
