It was a coming-back-to-earth moment for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Things started off great Wednesday in the Hawks’ return to United Center after a 3-2-1 trip . Connor Bedard scored his 10th goal of the season on a first-period five-on-three — his ninth straight game with a point — to get the Hawks faithful pumped up.

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose to New Jersey Devils 4-3 in OT

The Hawks outshot the New Jersey Devils 12-10 in the first, one of the few times they’ve won in that category. That’s when the offense disappeared.

They had only eight combined shots on goal in the second and third periods. While the Hawks were able to take the game to overtime, they weren’t able to find their first-period selves.

The Hawks (8-5-4) fell to the Eastern Conference-leading Devils 4-3 in overti

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