CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.” He highlighted Ryan Greene’s cross-ice pass on his second goal. He talked about committing a turnover right before his third goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.

The 20-year-old center tried his best to share the spotlight, but his teammates were having none of it.

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