Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Scores once again Saturday
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Bedard scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.
Bedard has found the back of the net in his last two appearances, and the 19-year-old star center has already notched nine points across nine appearances this season. Even though the Blackhawks are bound to struggle in 2024-25, Bedard should be one of the team's few productive fantasy options across all formats. The lack of consistency is an issue, though, as he hasn't been able to chip in with points in three of his last six outings.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Deposits goal in loss
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Bedard scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
Bedard gave the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead in the second period. The tally was his second of the season, and this was the first time Bedard had just one point in a game -- he's posted three multi-point efforts and four zeroes so far. The 19-year-old star has two goals, six assists, 29 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over eight contests. While there are still some struggles ahead for the Blackhawks, Bedard remains one of the league's best young players.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Two helpers on power play
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Bedard registered a pair of power-play assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Bedard helped out on goals by Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno. It's been all or nothing for Bedard in the early going -- he has three multi-point efforts and has been held off the scoresheet in his other two appearances. The center has a goal, six assists (four on the power play), 17 shots on net and a plus-3 rating so far.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Chips in with two assists
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Bedard notched two assists and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Utah.
Bedard had a hand in both of the Blackhawks' goals, making him a bright spot in the loss. The 19-year-old will be asked to carry a large share of the offense again this season, though he looks more than capable of that task. He produced 22 goals, 39 assists and 206 shots on net last season while also taking a minus-44 rating over 68 appearances. With a slightly better supporting cast, Bedard could push for the 70-point mark in 2024-25.
Bedard racked up three assists, including two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Blues.
Bedard has filled a playmaking role in the preseason with a goal, five assists and 16 shots on net over four contests. The 19-year-old center was dominant Saturday in a game that featured few bona fide NHLers, though Bedard's talent level can't be questioned. He'll be the centerpiece of Chicago's offense in 2024-25.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Scores goal Tuesday
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Bedard found the back of the net in Tuesday's 7-2 preseason loss to Minnesota.
Bedard scored with the man advantage late in the second period, but his marker merely reduced the Wild's edge to 6-2. The 19-year-old forward was a standout in his rookie campaign, collecting 22 goals and 61 points in 68 contests last season. He should do even better as a sophomore while serving on Chicago's top line and first power-play unit.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Reaches 60 points
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Bedard registered a power-play assist in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Predators.
The Predators converted on all three of their power-play opportunities whereas the Blackhawks lit the lamp on one of their four chances with the extra attacker. Bedard set up a one-timer for Philipp Kurashev that was clocked in at 91 miles per hour on the way to Chicago's lone tally. It's safe to say that Bedard has not looked out of place on hockey's biggest stage, as the 18-year-old phenom has dialed in 60 points (22 goals, 38 assists) -- including 21 power-play points -- through 65 games.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Adds helper in loss
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Bedard notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings.
Bedard hadn't posted a single-point game since March 2 -- he had four multi-point efforts and three scoreless outings over his previous seven contests. The 18-year-old helped out on a Kevin Korchinski tally in Tuesday's loss. Bedard is up to 54 points, 167 shots on net and a minus-38 rating through 55 appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Two goals, three points in win
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Bedard tallied two goals and added an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Coyotes.
All three of Bedard's points came in the second period. He got Chicago on the board, banking a shot from behind the net off a Coyotes defenseman and past Connor Ingram, before adding a second goal on the power play later in the frame. Bedard would add a third point with an assist on Tyler Johnson's tally, also on the man advantage. The 18-year-old Bedard had gone eight games without a goal coming into Sunday's matchup, recording four assists in that span. He's up to 19 goals and 46 points through 51 games in his rookie campaign.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Adds pair of helpers
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Bedard recorded two power-play assists and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Bedard has now gone seven games without a goal, picking up four helpers in that span. The rookie center set up Seth Jones and Nick Foligno for the Blackhawks' first two goals. Bedard is up to 43 points, including 13 on the power play, through 49 appearances. He's added 143 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-36 rating. Bedard's steady offense amid a poor team situation makes his rookie year all the more impressive.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Generates assist in loss
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Bedard posted an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Bedard has cooled off since a hot return from a jaw injury. His helper Saturday was his second point over the last five games, though the Blackhawks have just seven goals in that span. The 18-year-old phenom is up to 41 points, 140 shots on net and a minus-31 rating through 47 appearances. There's not much to like about the Blackhawks' roster, but Bedard is a clear bright spot and will be for years to come.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Stands out in loss
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Bedard scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
One of Bedard's helpers also came on the power play, and he had a second goal overturned when the play was reviewed for being offside. The 18-year-old phenom has picked up right where he left off prior to his broken jaw, amassing six points over three games since his return. He's up to 17 goals, 22 assists, 10 power-play points, 128 shots on net and a minus-24 rating through 42 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Two points in Saturday's win
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Bedard produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
He also chipped in a team-high five shots on net, two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating. It was Bedard's first multi-point performance of 2024, as the dynamic rookie missed six weeks due to a broken jaw, but the 18-year-old has three points in two games since his return and more big fantasy nights should come soon enough. Bedard remains the Calder Trophy favorite despite the missed time, with 16 goals and 36 points through his first 41 NHL contests.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Ready to return Thursday
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Bedard (jaw) is expected to make his return Thursday against Pittsburgh, per Sportsnet's John Shannon.
Bedard hasn't played since Jan. 5 because of his jaw injury. The 18-year-old rookie has 15 goals and 33 points in 39 outings in 2023-24. His absence has left a huge hole in Chicago's offense, which has averaged just 1.43 goals per game during Bedard's recovery. Now that Bedard's back, he's likely to serve on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Nearing return to practice
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Bedard (jaw) will remain in a non-contact jersey for one more week before starting to practice next Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Bedard appears to be right on track for a six-week return to action after undergoing jaw surgery back in January. The rookie phenom was mired in a five-game goal drought prior to getting hurt, registering just one assist and eight shots during his slump.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Lands on IR
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Bedard sustained a fractured jaw Friday against the Devils and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Bedard was hurt after taking a big hit from Brendan Smith early in the first period Friday. The 18-year-old Bedard has 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) through his first 39 games, though he'd been held to just one helper in his last five contests. With Nick Foligno (finger) also heading to IR, Chicago will need to bring up some reinforcements from the AHL to round out their lineup.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Helps out on power play
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Bedard registered a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Stars.
Bedard saw a five-game point streak end Friday against the Stars, but he was able to get back on the scoresheet in the rematch. The rookie center finished December with five goals and 10 assists over 15 appearances. He's still leading the rookie points race with 33, including eight on the power play, through 36 outings. Bedard has added 115 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-19 rating this season.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Deals two assists
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Bedard notched two assists, six shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Bedard helped out on both of the Blackhawks' first-period tallies. He also made a pass as part of the build-up to the game-winning goal in the third, but it was three touches before the tally, so he did not receive a point on the play. The 18-year-old has three two-assist efforts as well as one goal over his last five outings. For the year, the rookie sensation has 28 points, 100 shots, 10 PIM and a minus-13 rating through 31 appearances, living up to the hype as the No. 1 overall pick this year.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Records lone Chicago goal in loss
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Bedard scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
Bedard put the Blackhawks ahead early Tuesday, burying a top-shelf wrister to give Chicago a 1-0 first-period lead. The goal was the first since Dec. 2 for the 18-year-old Bedard -- he now has 12 goals and 24 points through 28 games this season. While some inconsistency is to be expected in his rookie campaign, Bedard has already demonstrated his elite scoring potential.
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Pair of helpers in loss
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Bedard notched two assists in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.
Bedard was involved in both of Chicago's goals Sunday, setting up Philipp Kurashev in the first period and Connor Murphy in the third. After a red-hot start to his NHL career, the 18-year-old Bedard has just one goal in his last 10 games, though he's contributed six assists in that span. Overall, the rookie center has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) through his first 27 games.
