The Blackhawks aren’t scoring enough. Part of the problem is they’re not shooting enough.Sometimes it’s that simple.“We can for sure shoot it more,” Connor Bedard said after practice Saturday. “What do we have, 20 a game? That’s not enough.”Entering Saturday…
The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling to generate offense early in the season, ranking near the bottom of the league in both scoring and shots on goal. Following a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, forward Connor Bedard and head coach Jeff Blashill stressed the necessity of shooting more frequently and generating dirty goals around the net.
While players like Patrick Kane and Andrew Mangiapane emphasized maintaining offensive-zone possession over taking low-percentage shots, Blashill identified lack of zone time as the main culprit. Meanwhile, Mangiapane is cleared to play Sunday against Florida, and Bowen Byram remains sidelined without a return timeline.
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