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Stars hand Blackhawks first loss with Connor Bedard
Blackhawks lose 4-0 to Stars with Connor Bedard in lineup.
In brief
Blackhawks lose 4-0 to Stars with Connor Bedard in lineup. Blackhawks suffer first loss with Connor Bedard this season after a 4-0 defeat to the Stars. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Blackhawks lose 4-0 to Stars
Blackhawks suffered their first loss with Connor Bedard in the lineup after a 4-0 defeat to the Stars.
“The Hawks failed to dent excellent Stars goalie Jake Oettinger and committed more untimely turnovers in a 4-0 loss Saturday.”
First loss with Connor Bedard
This marks the Blackhawks' first defeat this season with Connor Bedard in the lineup and their first home shutout since December 13, 2025.
“It marked their first defeat this season with Connor Bedard in the lineup and their first time shut out at home since Dec. 13 last season.”
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger denied the Blackhawks 19 scoring chances in five-on-five play.
“The Hawks probably deserved a couple goals that excellent Stars goalie Jake Oettinger refused to yield to them.”
Blackhawks turnovers
Blackhawks committed untimely turnovers at the defensive blue line and failed dump-ins at the offensive blue line.
“Hawks turnovers at the defensive blue line and failed dump-ins at the offensive blue line were a recurring theme.”
Spencer Knight's goaltending
Spencer Knight faced frequent testing from the Stars, especially during penalty kills and four-on-four play.
“They also tested Spencer Knight’s goaltending abilities behind them too often, particularly on the penalty kill and during four-on-four play.”
Arttu Hyry scores
Stars forward Arttu Hyry scored twice to break the game open in the second and third periods.
“Stars forward Arttu Hyry eventually scored late in the second period and again early in the third to break the game open.”
Connor Bedard's comments
Connor Bedard said the team wasn't crisp in positioning and struggled to get the puck out of their end.
“We just weren’t crisp. I don’t think we were in the right spots for each other.”
Coach Jeff Blashill
Coach Jeff Blashill noted the team's lack of scoring chances and too many turnovers despite increased offensive efforts.
“To start the year, we gave up a lot of chances and didn’t create much. Now we’re creating way more but still giving up too much.”
Anton Frondell ice time
Anton Frondell received a career-low 12:40 of ice time, with coach Jeff Blashill saying he didn't have the same level he did previously.
“Anton Frondell, the Hawks’ No. 2 center, also received a career-low 12:40 of ice time, with Blashill saying 'he didn’t have the same level he’s had.'”
Blackhawks' next game
Blackhawks play again on Friday against the Canadiens after five consecutive non-game days.
“The Hawks don’t play again until Friday against the Canadiens, giving them five consecutive non-game days to rest and practice (three times).”
Bowen Byram injury
Bowen Byram is expected to return from his upper-body injury by Friday.
“We’ll see if Bowen Byram is able to return from his upper-body injury by Friday.”
Andrew Mangiapane injury
Andrew Mangiapane is expected to resume skating during the upcoming window after being injured since the opening game.
“Andrew Mangiapane, injured since the opening game, is expected to resume skating during this window.”
Spencer Knight's comments
Spencer Knight lamented the World Series doesn't start until Friday, enjoying the MLB playoffs instead.
“Knight lamented that the World Series doesn’t start until Friday, either. Since attending the Cubs’ penultimate home game, he has been enjoying the MLB playoffs.”
Ethan Del Mastro
Ethan Del Mastro, a 23-year-old defenseman, works on gap control and decision-making.
“The 23-year-old defenseman has worked on his gap control, refining his decision-making process about when to step up and when to back off opposing forwards skating through the neutral zone.”
Breakouts weakness
Blackhawks' breakouts have long been a weakness, similar to the team's overall issue.
“His breakouts have long been a weakness, just like they’ve been for the Hawks as a team.”
Here's the gist
Blackhawks suffer first loss with Connor Bedard this season after a 4-0 defeat to the Stars.
