Blackhawks Prepare for Tough Match Against Avalanche

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks will face a significant challenge on Sunday as they take on the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center at 7 p.m. ET. The Blackhawks are aiming to bounce back from two tough losses against the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres, where they allowed a total of 12 goals.

Chicago has had a difficult time in their last four periods of play, struggling to maintain control and showing signs of fatigue. They now sit with a record of 10-7-4 and need to regain their winning form against the Avalanche, who lead the NHL with a strong record of 15-1-5.

“We go into every game thinking we’re going to win,” said a Blackhawks center. “That belief and our tight-knit group help us.” Despite recent setbacks, the Blackhawks outscored their opponents 34-21 in third periods this season. However, they failed to secure a win after leading in the second period for the first time against Seattle.

Defenseman added, “When the time is winding down, we know if we’re down a goal or tied, we have nothing to lose. We must exert everything we can.” The Blackhawks must shake off frustration from recent games and demonstrate resilience to avoid a downward spiral.

Center Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick from the 2023 NHL Draft, has been pivotal to the team’s success, with 31 points in 21 games. Coach Jeff Blashill praised Bedard, noting his consistency and defensive play. “He gets rewarded for that with offense,” he said.

Tyler Bertuzzi has also made a notable impact in front of the net, scoring 12 goals already this season. His knack for finding scoring opportunities has been crucial for the Blackhawks’ offense.

As they prepare for Sunday’s match, the Blackhawks aim to use their recent challenges as motivation to bring a strong performance against the Avalanche.