There are detractors out there because he isn’t at the level of Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews despite being called a “generational talent” while playing major junior. Th

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Nashville Predators in a shootout. In the loss, Connor Bedard's new line dazzled.

The expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks this year were low. Now in year two of the Connor Bedard era, there was a thought they could take a slight step forward and become a more competitive team.

The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the first period with two goals in the second, but they lost 3-2 in a shootout. Connor Bedard scored for the second straight game.

Alec Martinez knows the secret sauce behind Chicago Blackhawks teammate Tyler Bertuzzi’s expertise with scoring tip-ins, snappers and other net-front goals. “Probably his long hair,” Martinez told the Tribune. “It just gets in your face too much. No, I’m kidding.

Since Connor Bedard was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have done what they can to accommodate the young superstar by surrounding him with the best available talent.

Bertuzzi produced a pair of assists, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators. Bertuzzi helped out on second-period tallies by Connor Bedard and Alec Martinez.

Bedard banked an even-strength assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. Bedard set up Tyler Bertuzzi's 14th goal of the season to open the scoring Sunday. Bedard has produced three goals and six assists during his seven-game point streak,

The Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard voiced an insightful statement on his playstyle, making something noted to interim coach Anders Sorensen amid terrible NHL season.

There are detractors out there because he isn’t at the level of Connor ... Tyler Bertuzzi. Tyler Bertuzzi was brought to the Blackhawks with the idea that he would play with Bedard and be ...

NOTES: Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault has a six-game point streak (six assists). … Bedard has 40 points (13 goals, 27 assists) and became the second teenager in Blackhawks history with multiple 40-point seasons ( Eddie Olczyk, 1984-85, 1985-86).

Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly’s name has surfaced in trade rumors as the March 7 deadline approaches.