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Blackhawks back to work implementing defensive zone tweaks

Fansided | February 18, 2026

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Jeff Blashill wants more pressure in the defensive zone coming out of the Olympic break.

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (14) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images | Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

The Chicago Blackhawks were back on the ice today for the first full-time practice of the Olympic break. The only non-injured player missing at the Blackhawks Ice Center was Teuvo Teravainen, who is still in Milan playing for Finland at the Olympics.

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