Vancouver Canucks taunt Connor Bedard in Social Media Message

This game is extra special for Bedard, a Vancouver native, as it marks the first time he'll face his hometown team at the United Center since joining the NHL.

The Canucks, aware of Bedard's ties to Vancouver, decided to have some fun before the game.

They shared a series of photos featuring Canucks fans enjoying themselves at the United Center in Chicago. The last photo in the set cleverly included Bedard, playing on the fact that he was once a Canucks fan in his younger days.

Despite Bedard's past allegiance to the Canucks, he's now fully committed to the red and white of the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 sadly, but Bedard did post up two-assist.