Bertuzzi Sparks Chicago’s Energy Amid Tough Stretch
So, let’s talk about Tyler Bertuzzi and the spark he’s been giving the Chicago Blackhawks lately. Even though the team hasn’t exactly been cruising through the schedule, Bertuzzi has been one of the few bright spots keeping Chicago competitive every night. His latest moment came in that rough 7–1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, where he scored the lone Blackhawks goal. It wasn’t a pretty game by any means, but his goal at least showed that the team wasn’t going down quietly.
What’s really impressive, though, is the stretch he’s been on overall. Bertuzzi has been putting up points in 11 of his last 14 games, which is the kind of consistency any coach would love to rely on. Twelve goals and six assists in that span isn’t just good — it’s the kind of production that quietly keeps a team afloat during long, uneven stretches of the season. And when you look at his season totals so far — 25 points in 26 games — it becomes even clearer how important he’s been for Chicago’s offense.
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Head coach Jeff Blashill hasn’t been shy about leaning on him either. With the Blackhawks still trying to find rhythm in a lineup that has been inconsistent from game to game, Bertuzzi has essentially become one of the team's stabilizing forces. He’s been put in situations where offensive reliability is needed, and time after time he’s shown up with the energy, the grit, and the scoring touch that he’s known for.
And of course, playing alongside young talents like Connor Bedard adds another layer to his role. We’ve already seen how well Bertuzzi reads the ice, and that awareness complements the creativity of players like Bedard. Whether he’s finishing a tight-angle feed on the power play or jamming home a bouncing puck in front of the net — like he did against the Rangers recently — his versatility keeps him dangerous every shift.
Even in games where the Blackhawks struggle, he seems determined to set a tone. That kind of presence matters in a room full of young players trying to find their identity. And while Chicago still has plenty of issues to iron out, having a veteran who produces, competes, and refuses to fade into the background is exactly what a team in transition needs.
So yes, the losses have been tough. But Tyler Bertuzzi’s play? That has been one of the few things Chicago can count on right now — and it’s giving fans at least something to cheer for while the team works toward steadier ground.
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