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Connor Bedard Nets First NHL Hat Trick as Blackhawks Roll Into Six-Game Trip

The 20-year-old center's surge strengthens his 2026 Team Canada case.

Jonathan Toews of the Jets prepares for a faceoff iagainst the Stars on Oct. 9, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Cameron Bartlett/Getty Images)
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Oct 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks on during the first period of an NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his hat trick against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bedard produced a four-point night in a 7-3 win over the Senators, marking his first NHL hat trick.
  • Chicago improved to 5-3-2 and has gone 5-1-1 over its last seven games.
  • Goaltender Spencer Knight made 21 saves for his third consecutive victory.
  • Bedard leads the Blackhawks with six goals and has 12 points through 10 games.
  • Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong signaled Bedard could make the Olympic roster if he "pops" this season, as Bedard voiced interest while emphasizing his focus on the Hawks; Chicago opens a season-long trip Thursday in Winnipeg for Jonathan Toews’ first game against his former team.