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BLOG: Blackhawks Continue to Shake Up Power Play Ahead of Matchup Against Lightning  | Chicago Blackhawks Lukas Reichel and Philipp Kurashev will play on the first unit along with Connor Bedard, Corey Perry and Seth Jones

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NHL.COM

Petr Mrazek - Starts at home Mrazek will be between the home pipes versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Blackhawks' beat writer Greg Boysen.

Impact Mrazek is 4-3-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .921 save percentage in eight appearances this season. He stopped 30 shots in a 5-3 road win over Tampa Bay a week ago and will be going for his fourth straight win. The Lightning are averaging 3.31 goals per game this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Zaitsev - Lands on non-roster list Per Scott Powers of The Athletic, Zaitsev (personal) was placed on non-roster reserve Thursday.

Impact Zaitsev missed practice Wednesday and his situation is serious enough to place him on reserve. The Blackhawks recalled Filip Roos to take his spot on the roster. Zaitsev has a goal in five games and has been a healthy scratch on eight occasions this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Roos - Back in NHL Roos was recalled from AHL Rockford on Thursday, according to Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Impact Roos has a goal and four points in 10 AHL games this season. He made his NHL debut last year, scoring once and adding two helpers in 17 games with the Blackhawks. Roos was recalled as the Blackhawks placed Nikita Zaitsev on the non-roster for personal reasons.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Blackhawks: When do hockey players cross the line? Chicago Blackhawks players say there are unwritten rules in hockey, but they've learned from past cases when on-ice violence crossed over to...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

'The Bedard': Why Connor Bedard's shot is so special Connor Bedard's shot is unlike anything the NHL has seen before.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Korchinski flying under radar for Blackhawks as teammate of Bedard | NHL.com Rookie defenseman playing big role with most attention focused on No. 1 pick in 2023

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NHL.COM

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks to test struggling Lightning Nov 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taylor Hall - Ruled out Thursday Hall (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Thursday but could return "soon after" according to coach Luke Richardson, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hall was skating in a second-line role at practice Wednesday, which could be an indication of where Richardson plans to deploy the veteran winger once given the all-clear. On the year, Hall has played in just eight games, tallying two goals on 15 shots and two assists along the way. In the meantime, Reese Johnson could take Hall's spot in the top six Thursday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MEDICAL: Zaitsev to Miss Practice on Wednesday | Chicago Blackhawks The defenseman will miss due to personal reasons

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM

Nikita Zaitsev - Missing from practice Wednesday Zaitsev was not in attendance for Wednesday's practice session for personal reasons, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zaitsev's absence probably shouldn't be a major concern to fantasy players unless he remains away from the team for Thursday's game-day skate. Even if healthy, the 32-year-old blueliner is far from a lock for the lineup, having only played in five of the club's 13 games this season. If Zaitsev is unavailable versus the Lightning on Thursday, Isaak Phillips figures to suit up on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A weekend with Blackhawks first-rounders Nazar, Moore and Rinzel Three of the Blackhawks' first-round picks were in action in last weekend's Minnesota vs. Michigan series.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lightning bring losing streak into matchup with the Blackhawks

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks after losing three games in a row

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackhawks goalie Arvid Söderblom embracing ups and downs of first full NHL season Söderblom envisions a higher ceiling for himself and the Blackhawks as the season plays out.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MinuteMan: Hawks know they risk gassing Jones if he plays too much The Blackhawks' Seth Jones has had some minute-munching moments during this young season and been a reliable blue-liner for coach Luke Richa...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

PROSPECTS: Basse Records Third Shutout, Gajan Leads USHL Goaltending  | Chicago Blackhawks As goaltending stands strong, others continue their offensive sparks for their collegiate and junior teams

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NHL.COM

Andreas Athanasiou - Considered week-to-week Athanasiou is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Considering the expected length of his recovery, it wouldn't be surprising to see Athanasiou land on injured reserve in the coming days. The 29-year-old forward has picked up only four helpers while averaging 12:45 of ice time through 11 contests this campaign, so most fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers withstand Bedard's 2 highlight-reel goals in 4-3 victory over Blackhawks Sam Reinhart had two goals and two assists, Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Florida Panthers wit...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Connor Bedard - Lights lamp twice again Bedard scored two goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Both goals were highlight-reel beauties. On the first, Bedard stole the puck from Kevin Stenlund in the offensive zone then flipped a no-look shot over Sergei Bobrovsky's shoulder, then on the second he collected a puck in the neutral zone, turned on the jets to get ahead of three Florida players coming over the boards on a line change and then beat Bobrovsky again to his glove side. Bedard is up to nine goals and 13 points through his first 13 NHL games, including four goals and six points in his last two, and while the season is barely a month old, an injury is likely the only thing that could stop the 2023 first overall pick from bringing home a Calder Trophy.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arvid Soderblom - Loses fourth straight Soderblom stopped 28 shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact The two teams alternated goals all afternoon, but Chicago couldn't find another equalizer after Carter Verhaeghe scored on the power play early in the third period. Soderblom was caught out of position on two of the Florida tallies, including one that Sam Reinhart banked in off the netminder's leg, and he's now lost four straight starts while allowing 19 goals on 118 shots over that stretch, an .839 save percentage. Petr Mrazek remains firmly in the top spot in the crease for Chicago.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TAKEAWAYS: Bedard's 'Game Breaker' Mentality Continues to Shine for Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks Despite the team’s 4-3 loss to Florida, Nick Foligno described the rookie’s talents that helped keep the team in the matchup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NHL.COM

Reinhart has 4 points, lifts Panthers past Blackhawks | NHL.com Bedard scores twice, has 6 points in past 2 games for Chicago; Florida wins 4th straight

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NHL.COM

Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3

Sam Reinhart had two goals and two assists, Carter Verhaeghe got the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Florida Panthers withstood two highlight-reel scores from rooki...

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS