Blackhawks and Bedard explode with two goals in a hurry vs Buffalo Sabres Saturday
The Chicago Blackhawks are attempting to mount a comeback in the 2nd period of the game against the Buffalo Sabres, as they're down 2-1.
Near the end of the 1st period, with 1:03 remaining Connor Bedard would take advantage of a breakaway and come close to scoring against Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, the Buffalo Sabres starting goalie.
Here you can see Bedard working his magic on the ice to get a clear shot on UPL, only to get denied at the doorstep.
This kind of pressure was beneficial to the Blackhawks, as they would have great chances in the 1st period trying to break, the Sabres, and Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, with Craig Smith being the player who would crack him in the 2nd period.
Smith would score at 13:32 in the 2nd period, and would again score another goal with 7:12 in the 2nd period, as the line with Lukas Reichel, Craig Smith, and Andreas Athanasiou being the line to generate significant offense tonight.
This was Craig Smith's 25th multi-goal game in his career, and the Blackhawk's fourth line has been one of its best tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
If it wasn't for Craig Smith and the fourth line, the Blackhawks would be down and out against the Sabres tonight.
Hopefully, Connor Bedard, Nick Foligno, and Teuvo Teravainen can take advantage of the easy layup, Smith has given them to secure a Blackhawks victory tonight.
Smith has 2 points in 4 games with the Blackhawks as of tonight.
Smith signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blackhawks on July 1, 2024.
