Extends impressive streak

Right now, Bedard is riding a 7-game point streak. The fact of the matter is that he does have one teammate that he’s been dynamite with lately and that’s Tyler Bertuzzi. Although he isn’t surrounded by a ton of young everyday NHL players yet, having a veteran like Bertuzzi isn’t the worst thing in the world.

CHICAGO- The Chicago Blackhawks know that they have a stud in Connor Bedard. There are detractors because there are other parts of his game that need work (as is the case for every teenage NHL player) but there is no denying his offensive upside.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard sent collectors into a frenzy for much of last year with his Young Guns card. Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft, has been called a once-in-a-generation talent.

Bedard is immensely frustrated by the Hawks' struggles this season. But unlike most NHL players, he also keeps an eye on the organization's prospects, and he likes what he sees.

After the current and former Blackhawks stars traded their point streak extensions, the Wings took over. Lucas Raymond, Andrew Copp, and Albert Johansson each scored to make it 4-1 Wings. Kane assisted on two of those three goals for a total of three points on the night.

Murphy (groin) will remain unavailable for "a bit," coach Anders Sorensen told Scott Powers of The Athletic on Saturday. He was also placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site. Murphy will ...

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (jaw) could make his return to the lineup against the Penguins on Thursday night. Bedard has been sidelined since Jan. 5 when the rookie forward suffered a fractured jaw as a result of a hit in a contest against the Devils.

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesday night. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago ...

If Bedard can get to nine games, there are three more point streaks by Canadian born players as teenagers that he would then be looking to tie at 10 games. These players include Jonathan Toews (2007-08) as well as Crosby (2005-06 and 2006-07). Chicago goes up against the Edmonton Oilers the following day (Jan. 11).

There’s no other way to say it, Connor Bedard is sick of losing with the Chicago Blackhawks. After the 5-2 loss at the hands of the Calgary Flames on Monday, a frustrated Bedard opened up about his team’s ongoing struggles and it was easy to tell the kid has already had enough.

It’s been 10 months since I’ve written anything about the Blackhawks. Check that. It’s been 10 long, painful months for fans as you’ve endured another wretched season — one that has