CHICAGO (AP) — With the game on the line, Connor Bedard didn’t miss his chance to help the Chicago Blackhawks pull out a much-needed win. And he did it with flair.
The Blackhawks fought back for a 3-all tie with Anaheim in the second period after the Ducks scored on three of their first nine shots against Spencer Knight in the opening 10:25 of the contest.
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