Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen (Brad Penner-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6473da7c-8dbd-46a8-9b79-b36c8f90879e.jpeg] Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen (Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] are at the bottom of the standings this season, and it isn't just one thing that has the team there, it's many. One part of that is how the lines have been assembled this season. One of the worst lines offensively was put together and it lasted far too long. The line of Teuvo Teravainen, Jason Dickinson, and Ilya Mikheyev had the fourth fewest goals for per 60 minutes from lines that played at least 150 minutes together at 5-on-5 this season. In 189 minutes, the trio scored 1.27 goals per 60 minutes. The only three worse lines in 2024-25 are Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, and Morgan Barron (205 minutes) with 0.88 goals for per 60 minutes, Andrew Mangiapane, Nic Dowd, and Brandon Duhaime (153 minutes) with 0.78, and Joel Kiviranta, Parker Kelly, and Logan O'Connor (308 minutes) with 0.19. What's very odd is the Blackhawks are second last in the NHL while the other three lines are from the two top teams in the league, the Winnipeg Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets] and Washington Capitals [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals], and another strong team, the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche]. Not to worry, this line won't be together for the remainder of the season as Dickinson has been shut down with an injury. Oddly enough, Teravainen has done well in his first season with the Blackhawks considering where they are and Mikheyev has exceeded expectations offensively and done a great job on the defensive side of the puck. Blackhawks Have Confusing Response To Bad Penalty Call [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ed45f577-d3e2-456b-ac7b-392701146cd1.jpeg] Blackhawks Have Confusing Response To Bad Penalty Call The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten by the New Jersey Devils at United Center on Wednesday evening. It was a game that the Devils led from beginning to end, but the Blackhawks always stayed close. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/latest-news/blackhawks-have-confusing-response-to-bad-penalty-call] This is just a line that didn't work, and that happens. It's something the analytics department needs to take note of to help the coaches make informed decisions so that the Blackhawks can succeed moving forward. Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/] team site to stay updated on the latest news, game day coverage, player features, and more.
