With Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks have a real superstar on their hands. Ahead of tonight's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Bedard was determined to draw first blood.
In franchise history, his goal would make him the 2nd youngest player to score a goal during the team's home opener.
It didn't take long for Connor Bedard to open the scoring in the @NHLBlackhawks ' home opener.
He is right behind Eddie Olcyzk who was 18 years, 56 days old when he scored on the Blackhawk's home opener on October 11th, 1984.
Bedard drew first blood against the Knights at 18 years, 96 days old tonight on October 21st, 2023 and the goalie he ripped it on, was Adin Hill.