Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard definitely has a knack for being harmful within the open ice. When he bought his first alternative in a shootout Tuesday towards the Nashville Predators, Bedard positively did not disappoint.
Predators ahead Gustav Nyquist discovered the again of the online to open the shootout. With the puck on his stick, Bedard was capable of deke his approach in and fireplace a shot over the glove of Predators goaltender Juuse Saros to carry the 2 groups even after one spherical of the shootout.
Sadly for Bedard, the Blackhawks ended up developing brief because the Predators scored on all three of their shootout makes an attempt. Ryan O’Reilly, Filip Forsberg and Nyquist all discovered the again of the online towards Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom.
Blackhawks ahead Nick Foligno completed the sport with two targets and an help in regulation, nevertheless it nonetheless wasn’t sufficient. Predators veteran winger Ryan O’Reilly scored the game-tying purpose on the 12:59 mark of the third interval, which ended up forcing time beyond regulation.
Bedard did not rating throughout regulation or time beyond regulation, however he did register three shots-on-goal for the Blackhawks.
Bedard at present has 20 factors (11 targets and 9 assists) in 24 video games to this point this season. The star middle at present leads all NHL rookies in each factors and targets, and he continues to make a case for the Calder Trophy because the league’s high rookie.
