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Connor Bedard Nets Second Hat Trick as Blackhawks Top Flames 5-2

The 20-year-old wore an 'A' with Nick Foligno sidelined, signaling a larger role in Chicago's rapid early-season climb.

Overview

  • Bedard capped the win with a 156-foot empty-net goal after a defensive-zone steal, punctuating a three-goal performance.
  • He has seven goals and six assists over his past six games and now sits at 13 goals and 16 assists through 19 contests.
  • Chicago improved to 10-5-4 and extended a 5-0-1 surge that stands as its longest point streak since 2019.
  • Serving as an alternate captain for the first time, Bedard handled on-ice responsibilities with Foligno expected out about four weeks.
  • Coach Jeff Blashill praised Bedard's consistent two-way approach, while goalie Laurent Brossoit advanced to on-ice work that will likely be followed by a conditioning stint before any return.