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Blackhawks' Bertuzzi admits team is struggling

Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi admitted the team is struggling to find answers after a tough stretch, citing youth and inconsistency as key issues.

Following a 6-1 defeat to the New York Rangers, Bertuzzi said the group is trying to figure out what is going wrong. He placed responsibility on veteran players to lead better.

"It's on us older guys to show the lead and have them follow," Bertuzzi said. The Blackhawks sit last in the Central Division with nine games left and a 27-33-13 record.