Connor Bedard returns, Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3

Captain Connor Bedard returned from shoulder surgery as the Chicago Blackhawks earned a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each scored twice for Chicago, while Tyler Bertuzzi sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The result marked Chicago's second victory of the season, improving their overall record to 2-5-0 under head coach Jeff Blashill.

Sidney Crosby scored two goals for Pittsburgh, while Nick Robertson added another before Teravainen netted the late game-winner. Bedard recorded his first point of the season by assisting on Kantserov's power-play goal alongside Patrick Kane, who also tallied an assist in the contest. Goaltender Spencer Knight earned the win in net for the Blackhawks, while Dominic Toninato marked his 200th career NHL appearance.