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.