Chicago Blackhawks Prepare for Season Opener with New Lineup

The Blackhawks aim to improve with key roster upgrades as they face Utah in the NHL season opener.

Connor Bedard enters his second season with the Blackhawks, feeling more relaxed and ready to build on his rookie success.
The Blackhawks have revamped their lineup, adding veterans like Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi to support Bedard's development.
Coach Luke Richardson has made strategic changes, including promoting Ilya Mikheyev to the first line alongside Bedard and Teravainen.
The team hopes to move past their rebuilding phase after finishing second-to-last last season with a record of 23-53-6.
Goaltender Petr Mrázek is set to start, aiming to replicate his strong performance from last season with a .907 save percentage.