# Connor Bedard returns to Blackhawks power play

> Connor Bedard's return boosts Blackhawks power play after 1-for-14 slump.
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/10/12/connor-bedard-returns-blackhawks-power-play-patrick-kane
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:57:36.728+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks power play fixes a 1-for-14 slump after six games missed.