Connor Bedard's Overtime Goal Lifts Blackhawks Over Utah in 4-3 Thriller
Chicago secures its first overtime win since November, while Utah gains a point in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
- Connor Bedard ended his scoring drought with a decisive overtime goal, marking his 17th of the season and securing Chicago's victory.
- Utah rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period, with goals from John Marino and Clayton Keller forcing overtime.
- Chicago's Spencer Knight made 36 saves, standing out in his second start since replacing Petr Mrazek as the Blackhawks' primary goaltender.
- Utah's Karel Vejmelka, who recently signed a five-year contract extension, recorded 21 saves in back-to-back starts during the team's road trip.
- The Blackhawks improved to 3-0-1 in their last four games, while Utah remains just under four points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference.