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Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini showdown lives up to the hype
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- Blackhawks Breakaway
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- Feb 4, 2026
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- 3014
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Summary
On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Chicago’s 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks to snap a five-game winless skid. The guys highlight the third line of Ryan Donato, Jason Dickinson and Ilya Mikheyev, who led the charge by combining for 10 points.Pat and Charlie also dive into the Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini matchup, addressing the comparisons between the back-to-back No. 1 overall picks. They discuss their friendship, competitive fire, and the traits that make each player special.The guys also examine Team Canada’s Olympic roster, which continues to take hits due to injuries, and whether that could open the door for Bedard to earn an injury replacement spot.Plus, Pat and Charlie give their flowers to Connor Murphy as the NHL trade deadline approaches, discussing his impact on and off the ice and whether he may have played his final game at the United Center as a member of the Blackhawks.They wrap up by discussing Artyom Levshunov’s development as the Blackhawks work with him on key foundational elements of his game, while also putting into perspective the cultural adjustment facing the 20-year-old defenseman.