In a dramatic NHL game, the Chicago Blackhawks faced a tough battle against the Hurricanes, ultimately falling 6-3. Despite a valiant effort, including a noteworthy performance from Connor Bedard who contributed three points with a goal and two assists, the Blackhawks couldn't overcome the Hurricanes. Bedard's night was particularly eventful, with three of his goals this season, including one in this game, being disallowed due to offside challenges. The Blackhawks' struggle on the road continued, marking their 21st consecutive road loss. The game also saw a moment of tension between Bedard and Hurricanes' goaltender Spencer Martin, which Bedard later brushed off as part of the game. In addition to the game's outcome, Bedard expressed excitement for Patrick Kane's return to Chicago, looking forward to the video tribute for the former Blackhawks star. Before the final score, the Blackhawks were trailing with a 5-2 score, where Bedard scored a power-play goal (PPG) assisted by Kurashev.
Heading to OT: Blackhawks 2, Jets 2 Hawks earned this one. Outshot one of the league's top teams 13-7 in the 3rd and 34-30 in regulation time.
END OF REGULATION: Seth Jones and Jason Dickinson, both of whom have been terrific tonight, set up Tyler Johnson's equalizer in the final minute. We're headed to OT.
TJ TIES IT UP https://t.co/TF4UcInrij
Second time the Blackhawks have scored with the extra attacker in two weeks. They did it in an overtime loss to the Rangers, too.
Tyler Johnson makes it 2-2 with Chicago's goalie pulled. Hawks all over the Jets goal. Winnipeg had nearly cleared it shortly before the goal but Nikolaj Ehlers' diving attempt didn't work out.
Extra attacker goal for Tyler Johnson ties it 2-2.
GOAL: Tyler Johnson from Dickinson with 42.6 seconds left. Tie game.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Tyler Johnson ties it with 42 seconds left. UC going crazy.
Logan Stanley is called for tripping Connor Bedard. #Blackhawks to the power play with 6:57 to go in regulation.
Brenden Dillon lays a hit on Connor Bedard and Anthony Beauvillier steps in to defend him. #Blackhawks https://t.co/eSXoTlQ3cH
Blackhawks are having their best offensive game in quite some time but remain down 2-1 heading into a PP with 6:57 left...
Stanley belly-flops to break up a Bedard shot but trips him in the process. Blackhawks to the power play down 2-1 with 6:57 to go.
Really impressive bounceback game from Vlasic after a few rough ones. That's what you love to see. https://t.co/MWCtiZpare
In ~17 minutes with Alex Vlasic and Seth Jones on the ice at 5-on-5, the Blackhawks have: – out-attempted the Jets 21-9 – out-chanced the Jets 9-5 – out-scored the Jets 1-0
Jets playing with fire at 4-on-4. Pushing up ice more than a minute into a largely hemmed-in shift. Took a quality backcheck from Scheifele to stop Chicago from a Grade A in transition.
Coincidental minors for Brenden Dillon and Connor Bedard. 4-on-4 action coming up.
What a save by Connor Hellebuyck! 😱 https://t.co/G7m0eVgLJj
Blackhawks just came thiiiiiiiisclose to tying things up here in the third.
Connor Bedard is fun.
GOAL: Ehlers passes to himself off the boards and scores his second of the night. 2-0 Jets.
Sebastian Aho scores in the final seconds as the Hurricanes beat the Panthers 1-0 https://t.co/GeN6vi2MgB
W! What a game. Insane. The #Canes beat the Panthers 1-0 thanks to a goal from Sebastian Aho with 18.9 seconds to go in the third period. A 44-save shutout from Pyotr Kochetkov, who was absolutely fantastic tonight. Huge, huge win. https://t.co/4q5OIMzUUB
Sebastian Aho scores with 18.9 seconds left. 1-0 Hurricanes. What. A. Game.
Man is Connor Bedard fun to watch. #Blackhawks https://t.co/605X0rsf8Q
Connor Bedard with quite a few zone entries in the first period. #Blackhawks https://t.co/h2gQTL4Bd7
Bedard draws a hooking penalty on the rush. Blackhawks to the power play
Connor Bedard on Patrick Kane's return to Chicago: "I'm just pumped for the video tribute. I think it's going to be pretty nasty. He had some sick highlights here. I've watched every one of his mixtapes probably 100 times." #Blackhawks https://t.co/YAfnAHbNef
Count Connor Bedard as someone who’s looking forward to Patrick Kane’s United Center return. Full story here: https://t.co/VXaFL87wg5 https://t.co/bMexSwmTV6
#Blackhawks' Connor Bedard 'pumped' for Patrick Kane's return to Chicago https://t.co/iH4r0dY3Cw
"I’m just pumped for the video tribute. I think it’s going to be pretty nasty. He had some sick highlights here. I’ve watched every one of his mix tapes probably 100 times." #Blackhawks' Connor Bedard excited for Patrick Kane's return to Chicago: https://t.co/vC6nZ3qK3c
#Blackhawks' Connor Bedard on in-game battle with Spencer Martin: 'It's hockey' https://t.co/2g5fsN9GX7
"It's hockey. I don't think it was anything too meaningful or whatever. It was funny." #Blackhawks' Connor Bedard on his in-game battle with Carolina goaltender Spencer Martin: https://t.co/piWMN7TbuR
Connor Bedard on Patrick Kane's return to Chicago on Sunday: "I'm just pumped for the video tribute. I think it's going to be pretty nasty. He had some sick highlights here. I've watched every one of his mixtapes probably 100 times, so I'm pumped for that." #Blackhawks
A smiling Connor Bedard on having three disallowed goals this season: “Yeah, it’s nuts, ay? I don’t know, I guess Toronto doesn’t like me too much. No, it’s out of my control and obviously you try not to get frustrated by it.” #Blackhawks
FINAL: Hurricanes 6, Blackhawks 3 Connor Bedard's three points were not nearly enough to save the Hawks from their 21st consecutive road loss.
Connor Bedard records his third point of the game with an assist on Tyler Johnson’s power-play goal. #Blackhawks https://t.co/oI1XLh6NcK
GOAL: Tyler Johnson from Bedard. Another PPG. 5-3 now. Hmm.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Deficit is 5-3 with 10:52 left. Bedard to Tyler Johnson for another PPG. Three points for Bedard tonight.
GOAL: Bedard. Again. 5-3. If not for Crevier being a half-inch offside, he'd have his first hat trick.
Connor Bedard scores on the power play after his goal was disallowed. And it counts. No staredown on this one at Spencer Martin, who poked the bear. #Blackhawks https://t.co/Acvg6IEDdu
Chicago strikes on the power play and this one will likely count. It's Connor Bedard, again. 5-2 with exactly 13 minutes left in regulation.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Deficit is 5-2 with 13 minutes left. Bedard tap-in PPG and this one will count. Kurashev with an insane behind-the-back pass.
GOAL: Bedard. For real this time. 5-2. For real this time.
WHAT A GOAL FROM BEDARD. 🚨 (🎥: @NBCSBlackhawks) https://t.co/2E0ulQ51uL
Three Bedard goals overturned this year.
Connor Bedard has now had three goals taken away this season because of an offside challenge. Brutal. #Blackhawks
No goal. Second straight game Bedard has had a goal overturned on an offside review.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Deficit is 5-2. Bedard scores after a really nice setup by Kurashev.
Bedard scores. It's 5-2.
GOAL: Bedard. 5-2.
Spencer Martin gives Connor Bedard a shove at the end of the second period and Bedard chops back. Dmitry Orlov pushed Bedard into his goaltender on this play, so I'm not sure what Martin is upset about. #Blackhawks https://t.co/63ujqejCtp
GOAL, Hurricanes. Hawks trail 4-0. Aho with a perfect shot around wrapping around the net. Still nearly half the game left to go.