| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Bedard scored a goal on five shots, added an assist and went minus-4 in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. - Both of Bedard's points were on the power play, which helped to make up for a poor performance at even strength. He's collected four points over his last three outings, all on the power play. It's an improvement compared to his 12-game goal drought from Oct. 28 to Nov. 23, but there are still areas for the 19-year-old to work on. Bedard has five tallies, 14 helpers, 10 power-play points, 66 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 24 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Bedard scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Stars. - Bedard bolstered Chicago's lead to 3-0 just 41 seconds into the second period with a snap shot while on the power play. This was Bedard's fourth goal of the campaign, but the 19-year-old center is enduring a rough start to the campaign when compared to the numbers he posted as a rookie. He averaged nearly a point per game in 2023-24, with 61 points across 68 regular-season appearances, but he's been limited to "only"16 points in 22 games thus far in 2024-25. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about that, however, and while Bedard could continue to navigate through some growing as a 19-year-old, he remains one of the game's brightest young players. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Bedard notched two assists, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks. - Bedard ended a three-game point drought by setting up both of Jason Dickinson's tallies in the contest. It's been 10 contests since Bedard scored a goal, but he has managed a decent six assists in that span. For fantasy purposes, Bedard played at left wing Tuesday to accommodate Dickinson, a natural center, on the top line. If that lasts long enough, Bedard could gain some positional flexibility. The 19-year-old has three goals, 12 assists, 55 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-6 rating through 19 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Bedard recorded a power-play assist, three hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Stars. - Bedard has four helpers over four games in November, but he has gone six contests without a goal. The 19-year-old is up to 13 points (six on the power play), 50 shots on net, six hits, 11 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-4 rating through 15 contests overall. Bedard has modestly upped his shot rate this season, but he's converting at just a 6.0 percent clip, so he'll likely benefit from both the higher volume and a little positive regression as the campaign progresses. |
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| Nov. 3, 2024 |
Bedard notched three assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks. - Bedard entered Sunday with no points over his last three games despite the Blackhawks scoring 10 goals as a team in that span. The 19-year-old put an end to the slump with an assist in each period, including one power-play helper. He's too talented to stay quiet over long stretches, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too discouraged. Bedard is up to three goals, nine assists (five on the power play), 45 shots and a minus-1 rating through 13 appearances. |
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| Oct. 27, 2024 |
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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| Oct. 25, 2024 |
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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| Oct. 17, 2024 |
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 the other two games. 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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| Oct. 12, 2024 |
Bedard scored a goal, added two power-play assists and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers. - Bedard has multiple points in both of the games where the Blackhawks have scored more than one goal. The 19-year-old is up to five points (two on the power play), seven shots on net and a plus-2 rating through three outings this season. As if there was any doubt, he'll continue to center the top line and should be capable of producing offense at a high volume throughout the campaign. |
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| Oct. 8, 2024 |
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. |
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| Oct. 5, 2024 |
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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| Oct. 1, 2024 |
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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| April 16, 2024 |
Bedard notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights. - Bedard set up Jason Dickinson for the Blackhawks' lone tally in the loss. With four points over seven contests in April, Bedard has faded late in the season. He's at 61 points, 205 shots on net, 53 hits and a minus-41 rating through 67 appearances while seeing steady top-line usage as a rookie. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
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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| March 24, 2024 |
Bedard provided an assist, fired six shots on goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks. - Bedard helped out on a Seth Jones goal in the third period, which got the Blackhawks to a 4-3 deficit. The 18-year-old Bedard has had a fantastic March with 15 points over 11 outings. The rookie phenom is up to 21 goals, 34 assists, 177 shots on net, 43 hits and a minus-37 rating over 57 appearances this season. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Bedard notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings. - Bedard hadn't posted a single point in a 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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| March 12, 2024 |
Bedard scored a goal on five shots and added four assists in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Ducks. - Bedard has a stunning eight points over his two games as the Blackhawks' offense has suddenly come to life. Three of his assists Tuesday came on the power play. The 18-year-old is now flirting with a point-per-game pace -- he's up to 20 goals and 31 helpers through 52 outings. The center has added 160 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-36 rating. |
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| March 10, 2024 |
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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| March 5, 2024 |
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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| March 2, 2024 |
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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| Feb. 19, 2024 |
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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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
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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| Feb. 15, 2024 |
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 his time recovering. Now that Bedard's back, he's likely to serve on the top line and first power-play unit. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
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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| Jan. 10, 2024 |
The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that Bedard underwent surgery to repair a fractured jaw and will be out for approximately 6-to-8 weeks. - Bedard suffered the injury during Friday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey. Before getting hurt, Bedard was the frontrunner for the Calder Trophy with 15 goals and 33 points in 39 appearances in 2023-24. Jason Dickinson is likely to play a bigger role for the Blackhawks during Bedard's extended absence. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Bedard (jaw) was placed on injured reserve Saturday after fracturing his jaw in Friday's loss to the Devils. - Bedard took a big hit from Brendan Smith early in the first period Friday that ultimately will force the star rookie to miss time with a fractured jaw. The 18-year-old Bedard had 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) through his first 39 games, though he'd been held to just one assist 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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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Bedard (undisclosed) will not return to Friday's game against the Devils. - Bedard took a big open-ice hit from Brendan Smith about halfway through the first period and went straight back to the locker room. Bedard logged 3:05 of ice time before suffering the injury. The team should have an update on his status before Sunday's tilt against the Flames. The star rookie has 15 goals and 33 points through 39 games this season. |
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| Dec. 31, 2023 |
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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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Bedard scored two goals on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets. - Bedard opened the scoring in the first period and then ripped home the winner 2:15 into overtime. The latter goal was his first NHL overtime marker, though it's fair to assume it won't be his last. This was his third multi-goal effort of the season, and it extended his point streak to five games (three goals, five helpers). The rookie center is up to 15 tallies, 32 points, 110 shots on net, a minus-13 rating, 19 hits and 12 PIM through 34 appearances. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
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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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
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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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
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. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Bedard scored two goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers. - Both goals were highlight-reel beauties. On the first, Bedard stole the puck from Kevin Stenlund in the offensive zone then flipped a no-look shot over Sergei Bobrovsky's shoulder, then on the second he collected a puck in the neutral zone, turned on the jets to get ahead of three Florida players coming over the boards on a line change and then beat Bobrovsky again to his glove side. Bedard is up to nine goals and 13 points through his first 13 NHL games, including four goals and six points in his last two, and while the season is barely a month old, an injury is likely the only thing that could stop the 2023 first overall pick from bringing home a Calder Trophy. |
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| Nov. 9, 2023 |
Bedard scored two goals and added two assists in a 5-3 win over the Lightning on Thursday. - It was Bedard's first career multipoint NHL game. He's the youngest NHL player (18 years, 115 days old) since 1944 to have a four-point game and the third youngest in history. Bedard is also the youngest in Blackhawks history to record a multi-goal game. Welcome to the Connor Bedard show. |
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| Nov. 5, 2023 |
Bedard scored a goal on two shots in the Blackhawks' 5-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday. - Bedard scored a goal off the rush to extend the Blackhawks' lead to 4-0. This goal gives the Canadian forward goals in four of his last five games. He will continue to play a major role in the Blackhawks' offense, playing on the first line and first power-play unit. |
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