![5 January 2016: Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) skates during the first period in the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)](http://frsports-bucket-0001.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/01/08150636/114160105057_Blackhawks_at_Penguins.jpg)
Brian Hedger and Scott Powers return with another episode of their weekly podcast, the Blackhawks Power Hour.
Topics include:
— Overall thoughts on Blackhawks vs. Blues in the first round
— How the teams’ lines match up and where each has an advantage
— Defenseman pairing match ups
— Goalie comparison — Corey Crawford vs. Brian Elliott
— Special teams’ factor in the series
— The Blues’ recent playoff history and the possible pressure to win now
— Chicago’s defenseman issues
— Playing the opening game without Duncan Keith
— Artemi Panarin’s bonus and how that could affect Chicago next season
— Prospect updates
The post Blackhawks Podcast: Power Hour episode 18 appeared first on Todays SlapShot.