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After poor showing against Predators, we’re about to learn something about these Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks extended their winless streak to five games after a 4-3 loss to Nashville, signaling a tough stretch ahead.
- Coach Jeff Blashill urged mental toughness, saying the team must earn confidence by doing things right and digging in.
- Burakovsky returned from injury and was noted for having ‘pretty good jump’ in his seeing minutes with Bedard.
- Bedard’s scoring slump continued, being held off the scoresheet for the fourth time in seven games.
- Söderblom stopped 25 of 29 shots, but his save percentage already ranks low among goalies with multiple starts.
- Blashill defended using an 11-forward, seven-defenseman setup, saying it remains the best makeup for the group.
- Nashville’s win exposed defensive lapses, with several players miscommunicating and allowing backbreaking plays in the third period.
- The team emphasized that the early-season success was real but balanced by numbers that could regress toward the mean.
- The upcoming five-game gauntlet includes two home games and a demanding Western road trip.
- The team noted the coach’s lineup decisions were not the source of recent losses, citing visible creation and effort in games against strong opponents.
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