Chicago Blackhawks Home Opener vs. St. Louis Blues | Connor Bedard Returns To Practice!

Tuesday's episode begins with a FULL preview of the Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 home opener against the St. Louis Blues! Host Jack Bushman discusses Patrick Kane's first game back at the United Center, Bowen Byram's return, the Blackhawks projected lineup, some new-look defensive pairings, and why it's essentially a must-win game vs. St. Louis. The episode concludes with the latest updates on captain Connor Bedard's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, as he joined his teammates at practice for the first time on Monday. All that and more on Locked On Blackhawks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Preview vs. Blues (1:15)Lineups & Keys To Victory (12:00)Bedard Returns To Practice (29:25) 
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