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Connor Bedard ignites Blackhawks' offense in win over Penguins

The Blackhawks looked like an entirely different team Tuesday with Connor Bedard back in the lineup.Bedard transformed the top power-play unit and top forward line, and the second line also delivered its best performance of the young season at the…

By Ben Pope · Chicago Sun Times

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:03 AM

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Connor Bedard returned from shoulder surgery to lead the Blackhawks to a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Bedard recorded an assist and played over 21 minutes in his season debut.
Roman Kantserov scored two goals, while Teuvo Teravainen delivered the late game-winning goal.

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Connor Bedard returned nearly a month ahead of schedule from shoulder surgery to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The 21-year-old captain logged over 21 minutes of ice time and registered an assist on Roman Kantserov's first-period power-play goal.

Kantserov scored twice, while Teuvo Teravainen netted the game-winner with 4:18 remaining. Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill praised the chemistry of Bedard's top line alongside Patrick Kane and Kantserov, while defenseman Bowen Byram also earned his first assist for Chicago.

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