Blackhawks star Connor Bedard reaches historic milestone last achieved in 1944

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Connor Bedard is certainly living up to expectations that he is a generational talent. 

The Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick scored two goals and registered two assists in Thursday night’s 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) shoots the puck during the NHL Hockey match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks on November 9th, 2023, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.  (Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"I think good things happen when you play hard in the right way," head coach Luke Richardson told reporters of Bedard’s performance. 

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"He’s new to the league, and he’s been here for a dozen games now – he’s starting to really figure it out and use his skills to the best of his ability, and it paid off for him and us tonight." 

Bedard’s production made him the third-youngest player in league history to record a four-point night. The last player to do so was Bep Guidolin with the Boston Bruins in 1944. He was 18 years and 56 days old. 

Jonas Johansson, #31, and Anthony Cirelli, #71, of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle against Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Amalie Arena on November 9, 2023, in Tampa, Florida.   (Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

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When asked about his performance after the game, Bedard offered a humble response. 

"I thought we showed good patience, and, obviously, we waited for their mistakes.  And kind of all the points I feel like other guys did