Connor Bedard Records Three Assists In Sunday's Win
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set up three goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory at Anaheim. He finished with two even-strength and one power play assist, adding five shots and one block in 17:41 of ice time. Bedard ended a three-game point drought on Sunday. While the teenage centerman has struggled to make an impact in recent games, his work overall has been solid this season. Through 13 games, Bedard sits on 12 points (three goals, nine assists). However, fantasy managers probably want to see a bit more consistency from Bedard, as he has finished seven games scoreless.
Connor Bedard Delivers Two Assists In Thursday's Win
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard had his third multi-point outing of the season on Thursday, finishing a 4-2 victory over San Jose with two assists. Bedard's helpers both came with the man's advantage. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a prolific start to his sophomore campaign, posting seven points (one goal, six assists) in five games. However, he has blown hot and cold, flipping between multi-point games and scoreless efforts. Bedard will try to break the pattern on Saturday versus Buffalo. It's a favorable matchup for the teenage sensation, as the Sabres have so far allowed 4.00 goals per game with a horrible .874 save percentage.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard put his talents on full display against the Ducks on Tuesday, becoming the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history with a five-point game. He finished a 7-2 victory with one goal and four assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ilya Kovalchuk were previously the only 18-year-olds with at least four assists in a game. The Blackhawks offense has suddenly exploded for 20 goals across the last four games, and Bedard has had a hand in half of the markers. The 10-point scoring spurt has pushed him to 51 points (20 goals, 31 assists) for the season with 52 games played.
Connor Bedard Posts New Franchise Record With Three-Point Effort
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard notched three points via a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to Carolina. With the effort, he broke a tie with Eddie Olczyk (7) for the most multi-point games by an 18-year-old in franchise history. Additionally, Bedard joined Patrick Kane as the second 18-year-old in Blackhawks history to record multiple three-point games. The rookie phenom has needed no time to find his feet following a six-week injury layoff, producing two goals and four assists in three games since returning to the lineup. Despite missing 14 games, Bedard continues to lead all first-year players in scoring, with 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) amassed in 42 outings.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard finished with a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Senators. Bedard supplied an assist on forward Nick Foligno's first period goal, while the rookie scored an even-strength goal in the second period to tie the contest at two. Bedard has recorded a goal and two assists since returning to the lineup, and the 18-year-old has season totals of 16 goals and 36 points through 41 games.
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. Bedard underwent surgery and has approached the six-week mark of his recovery, while he was originally given a six-to-eight week timeline for his recovery. The 18-year-old should be rostered across all formats as he has totaled 15 goals and 33 points through 39 games in his first NHL season.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (jaw) has resumed light skating. The young phenom suffered a broken jaw on a hit from New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in a game on Jan. 5 and was given a six-to-eight-week timeline to return after undergoing surgery. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick hasn't disappointed in his rookie season as he has collected 15 goals and 33 points across his first 37 NHL games, a quality feat considering the Blackhawks rank 31st with just 2.26 goals per game on the season. He only has recorded one assist over his last five games but also took just four shifts before being injured his last time out. He remains an elite dynasty league option but continues to hold value in redraft leagues despite his current absence.
Connor Bedard Ruled Out For 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (jaw) will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery. The 18-year-old phenom fractured his jaw last week in a matchup against New Jersey. The injury will keep Bedard out from the All-Star Game, and it looks like he won't be ready to return until the start of March. Bedard has posted 15 goals and 33 points in his first 39 career outings. Philipp Kurashev has started to work as Chicago's new top-line center.
Connor Bedard Lands On Injured Reserve With Fractured Jaw
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has been played on Injured Reserve with a fractured jaw. He's now set for a multi-game absence after getting hurt on a big hit by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Friday. Nick Foligno, who fought Smith on Friday, has also landed on Injured Reserve with a fractured finger, meaning the Blackhawks' top six will look very different in the next game against Calgary on Sunday. Last month, Columbus forward Boone Jenner was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured jaw, so fantasy managers should expect Bedard to be unavailable for around the same period.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard left Friday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey early with an undisclosed injury. He exited after taking a big hit from Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was limited to 3:05 of ice time. According to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson, Bedard will be evaluated after the team has returned to Chicago. Last year's No. 1 overall pick has recorded 15 goals and 33 points in 39 games during his rookie campaign. He's now in danger of missing the first game of his young career, with the Blackhawks returning to action on Sunday versus Calgary.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored both goals as the team defeated Winnipeg 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday. The rookie phenom had his third career multi-goal outing, netting the first goal of the game 15:57 into the first period and ending the contest with 2:15 played in overtime. Bedard became the third-youngest player ever to score an overtime goal in a regular-season game. The 18-year-old has hit some great form lately, with a five-game scoring streak and a run of four multi-point efforts in eight games. It's helped him to become the 17th player in the league this season to amass at least 15 goals and assists. He's on 32 points overall with 34 games played.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored two goals and finished with a plus-one rating in Sunday's 4-3 loss against the Panthers. Bedard followed up his first career four-point game with another impressive performance and second consecutive multi-goal game, bringing his season total to nine goals and 13 points through 13 games. After beginning his career with only one goal through five games, the 18-year-old has rounded into form with eight goals over the past eight games. Bedard leads all rookies in scoring and fantasy managers should be confident that the Blackhawks franchise center will contend for the rookie scoring race with Coyotes center Logan Cooley and Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov throughout the 2023-24 season.
Connor Bedard Records First Career Four-Point Night In Victory
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard finished with two goals and two assists in Thursday's 5-3 victory against the Lightning. Bedard recorded his first multi-point game in the NHL, including three of his four points in the first period of the contest, while the 18-year-old became the third-youngest player in league history to record four points in a game. Bedard's elite performance brings his season total to a team-high seven goals and 11 points through 12 games.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard had his goal streak snapped at three games in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against the Devils. The 18-year-old phenom became the youngest player in Blackhawks history to post a three-game goal streak on Saturday, but he came up empty against New Jersey with four shots on goal. Defensively, this wasn't a good outing for Bedard either, as he completed the contest with a minus-three rating. However, this should only be a bump on the road for Bedard, who boasts five goals and seven points through his first 11 career outings.
Connor Bedard Helps Blackhawks Take Down The Reigning Champs
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored his third career goal as the team shocked the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 overtime win on Friday. Bedard finished off a rush to tie the game at two late in the first period. The reigning Stanley Cup champions suffered their first defeat of the season. Bedard is now on five points through his first eight career outings, having scored two goals in the past three games. Chicago has faced some top opposition lately and was shut out by both Boston and Colorado, so it's been a struggle for the entire team, not only Bedard. The Blackhawks will have it a bit easier on Monday versus Arizona before things get tough again against the likes of Florida, New Jersey, and Tampa Bay.
Connor Bedard Hits The Scoresheet In First Career Game
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard recorded his first career point via an assist Tuesday night as part of his club's 4-2 upset of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 18-year-old phenom tallied a helper on the Blackhawks' first goal of the evening late in the second period, helping kickstart a come-from-behind victory on opening night. Bedard also recorded five shots on goal and a blocked shot while skating 21:29 on the evening. He was noticeable throughout the night, although he went just 2-for-13 on faceoffs as one glaring area for improvement moving forward. From a fantasy perspective, Bedard remains a high-end option in his rookie season and could threaten a 40-goal, 100-point season in his inaugural campaign.
Connor Bedard Notches First Preseason Goal Tuesday
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored his first goal of the preseason while adding a pair of assists to help the Blackhawks knock off the visiting Detroit Red Wings by a 4-2 score on Tuesday. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick collected an assist on Connor Murphy's second-period tally before setting up Corey Perry's power play marker midway through the third period. He sealed the victory with his first preseason goal, an empty-netter with just over a minute remaining in the contest. The young phenom is up to five points (one goal, four assists) across three preseason games while predictably impressing with several highlight-reel plays in the early stages of what should be an illustrious NHL career.
Connor Bedard Hands Out Two Assists In Blackhawks Debut
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard made his first appearance for the team in Thursday's preseason game against St. Louis, helping his side to a 2-1 overtime victory with two assists. The 18-year-old phenom set up Andreas Athanasiou for the game-winning goal with 58 seconds left in overtime and also tallied an assist when Philipp Kurashev opened the scoring in the contest in the middle of the second frame. Bedard led all Blackhawks forwards with 21:20 of ice time, adding five shots on goal and one hit to his tally while finishing with a plus-two rating. It was a great outing from the first-overall pick, but Bedard wasn't completely satisfied with his first NHL appearance. "I felt pretty good and comfortable and stuff, but I think I could do a lot better," he said after the game. "I don't know if there was a surprise. Obviously less room, but that's nothing I didn't expect, so just kind of get used to it here."
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