Podcast: Takeaways from Blackhawks' opening loss to Tampa originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Blackhawks opened up the season with a tough matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and lost 5-1, but there are lessons to be learned from this game for a rebuilding Blackhawks team.
Host Pat Boyle is joined by NBCS Chicago analyst Steve Konroyd to discuss the game and what the Blackhawks can build on. Later in the podcast, Pat is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis as they break down the play of goalie Malcolm Subban, what they expect from the goalie competition, and some mistakes that the Hawks need to grow from to be better.
(1:15) - Steve Konroyd's biggest takeaways from the first game of the season
(4:20) - Malcolm Subban's 1st start as a Blackhawk
(7:25) - Konroyd likes what he sees from Ian Mitchell
(10:45) - Expectations for the 2nd game vs the Lightning
(12:53) - Charlie Roumeliotis joins Pat Boyle
(17:04) - The play of the line pairings in the first game
(20:26) - Special teams need to be better for the Hawks
