Connor Bedard Blackhawks tracker: Rookie goals, schedule, more - ESPN

A new era in Chicago Blackhawks hockey began the moment they won the 2023 NHL draft lottery and, with it, the chance to draft Connor Bedard.

Draft him the club did, and his professional career has gotten off to a fast start, with his first goal in Game 2, and assists in the other two contests.

Follow along here for the key moments in the phenom's rookie campaign, along with upcoming games on the Blackhawks schedule, a vast majority of which are available to ESPN+ subscribers at no additional cost via NHL PowerPlay.

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Note: Most recent games first.

Bedard scored two more goals, but the Panthers proved a bit too much in the rematch from Nov. 4.

Connor Bedard steals the puck and scores a pretty goal for the Blackhawks.

Although the Lightning scored first, Bedard led a furious scoring onslaught for the Blackhawks during the first period, with two goals and an assist, en route to a Chicago win.

Connor Bedard dazzles with a 3-point first period for the Blackhawks vs. the Lightning.

No points for Bedard in 19:54 of ice time in this one, as the Devils earn a win after learning Jack Hughes would be out «week to week» with an injury.

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Bedard delighted the home crowd with a second period goal that put the Blackhawks up 4-0 en route to a commanding victory.

Connor Bedard's powerful finish makes it 4-0 Blackhawks

On a visit to Mullett Arena, it was Bedard striking first with a goal 28 seconds into the proceedings. But then the Yotes took over, scoring eight straight.

Connor Bedard wastes no time scoring as he finds the back of the net just 28