Bedard Surpasses McDavid to Reunite with Celebrini

In a thrilling matchup, Connor Bedard’s standout performance propelled the Chicago Blackhawks to a comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The game took place on Sunday, where Bedard scored two goals and assisted on two others, leading the Blackhawks to a 5-3 win.

Bedard Surpasses McDavid

With this impressive outing, Connor Bedard has surpassed Connor McDavid in the NHL scoring ranks. Bedard now holds the second position in the league, alongside Macklin Celebrini, with a total of 16 goals and 37 points in just 25 games this season.

Game Highlights

• The game began poorly for the Blackhawks, with Cutter Gauthier scoring just 15 seconds in.
• Olen Zellweger doubled the score for the Ducks 32 seconds later with a wrist shot.
• Chris Kreider added a third goal for the Ducks in the first period, redirecting a pass from Beckett Sennecke.

Bedard acted quickly to turn the tide. Late in the first period, he assisted Tyler Bertuzzi on a power play, narrowing the deficit to two goals.

During the second period, with a 2-on-1 rush, Bedard set up Ryan Greene for a crucial goal, bringing the Blackhawks within one. Colton Dach then scored on another power play to tie the game.

Ducks Lose Another Goalie

The Ducks faced further challenges when Petr Mrazek left the game due to injury, bringing in Ville Husso as the replacement. Bedard quickly took advantage of a turnover to score, giving the Blackhawks their first lead.

He later secured the victory with an empty-net goal. Despite conceding three goals in the first period, Spencer Knight rebounded to save 22 shots, ensuring the win for the Blackhawks.

Other NHL Highlights

• Tom Wilson’s Performance: Wilson scored two goals and added an assist in the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders. He now has 15 goals and 29 points in 26 games this season.
• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames: Nikolaj Ehlers scored the lone goal in overtime, leading the Hurricanes to a 1-0 win. Brandon Bussi recorded his first career shutout with 15 saves, improving his record to 7-1-0.

The Capitals secured their fourth consecutive victory, while the Islanders struggled with their third straight defeat. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have climbed to first place in the Metropolitan Division.