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Bedard Struggles to Reignite After Shoulder Layoff, Blashill Says

Chicago faces a scoring lull as his chance creation falls following his January return.

Overview

  • Since returning on Jan. 9, Connor Bedard has four points in eight games with his lone goal into an empty net and no goals against a goaltender.
  • Head coach Jeff Blashill said Bedard is "working his mojo back" and acknowledged frequent line changes, adding he plans to stick with a set trio for Tuesday’s game in Minnesota.
  • Bedard’s five-on-five individual scoring chances have dropped to 3.6 per 60 minutes from 8.0 per 60 before the injury.
  • The Blackhawks have lost five of their last seven, including a 5-1 home defeat to the Panthers, and their power play is 0-for-17 over the past seven games.
  • Before the Olympic break, Chicago’s schedule features the Wild, Penguins, Sharks and Blue Jackets.