Craig Smith and Teuvo Teravainen shine despite Blackhawks 4-2 loss

The Blackhawks opened up preseason play on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings at home, there were tons of new faces playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the opener like Teuvo Teravainen, the Blackhawks lost 4-2 but the fans got a first look at some new Blackhawks.

T.J. Brodie and Alec Martinez made their preseason debuts on defense who both signed with the Blackhawks this offseason and have plenty of experience to help a rebuilding team on the Blueline.

Teuvo Teravainen and Craig Smith were standouts yesterday, both of them scored and Craig Smith especially is a very interesting addition.

Craig Smith has Something to Prove This Season

Craig Smith at 35 years old has joined a Blackhawks team with the intent of making the team and got something to prove. “I’ve got something to prove,” he said. “I want to be here; I want to have a spot. I want to continue to work toward something here.”

Craig Smith is also very excited to play in the United Center and with the Chicago Blackhawks. “It’s close to home for me, so the excitement was already there,” Smith said. “I love the [United Center and] I love the city, so it was a no-brainer for me. [It’s] a little bit of a dream come true.”

Craig Smith scored the first goal for the Blackhawks in the second period assisted by Ryan Donato and new Blackhawks Defenseman T.J Brodie.

Teuvo Teravainen and Connor Bedard Shined as well Yesterday

Connor Bedard showed out last night, he had an assist in the second period which returning Blackhawks Star Teuvo Teravainen scored a backhanded to give the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead. Teuvo Teravainen also led the team in faceoffs which he won six of eight draws, Connor Bedard led all skaters with 21:54 of ice time. The performance of the two has certainly created excitement for the Blackhawks in the upcoming season.

Connor Bedard is very excited to play with Teuvo Teravainen. “I thought there were good moments for sure. The both of us were kind of saying we were maybe overthinking a little too much, or being a little slow with their place. That comes with just getting a couple of games under your belt. He’s a very good player and fun to play with, so I’m excited to kind of build the chemistry”.

Teuvo Teravainen shared his thoughts on the team’s powerplay performance in only the first game together with new pieces. “We got a couple good shots there. At the end I feel like the puck just started bouncing and we were moving too slow. It’s the first game. Just trying to get to know everybody, and we’ll get there overall”.

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