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Levshunov's Late Arrival Costs Blackhawks Against Maple Leafs

12/17/2025

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Artyom Levshunov will not play against Toronto Maple Leafs after arriving late to practice.
Head coach Jeff Blashill said Levshunov, 20, understands the team’s standards and is disappointed.
Levshunov has one goal and 14 points in 31 games.
The absence leaves the Blackhawks without another young talent as Bedard remains out with an upper-body injury, and the team sits three points behind the San Jose Sharks for a wild-card spot.

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Artyom Levshunov will not play against Toronto Maple Leafs after arriving late to practice.
Head coach Jeff Blashill said Levshunov, 20, understands the team’s standards and is disappointed.
Levshunov has one goal and 14 points in 31 games.
The absence leaves the Blackhawks without another young talent as Bedard remains out with an upper-body injury, and the team sits three points behind the San Jose Sharks for a wild-card spot.