Ep. 176: A dive inside the Blackhawks slow start with NHL Network's Mike Kelly - a podcast by NBC Sports Chicago

Why has the Blackhawks power play struggled? What's behind Patrick Kane's lack of production? Can Robin Lehner keep up his great play? NHL Network's Mike Kelly joins Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic to take an analytical dive into the Blackhawks October numbers.

0:54 - The Blackhawks are giving up lots of rush chances but not generating them

2:22 - Should the Blackhawks dump-and-chase more?

4:47 - Poor d-zone coverage leading to less puck possession

6:53 - Can Robin Lehner sustain his hot start?

9:44 - What is causing Patrick Kane's lack of production?

11:32 - The numbers behind the Blackhawks' power play

14:57 - What Adam Boqvist brings to the Blackhawks

16:30 - Impressions of Kirby Dach through six games

17:35 - How Mike Kelly would orchestrate the Blackhawks lines

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