The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the big surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season — and Connor Bedard has been the catalyst. It took until Year 3, but the 20-year-old is in the midst of a full-fledged breakout.

Bedard recorded a hat trick in a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, giving him 13 goals and 29 points in just 19 games. He's emerged into a true star in the National Hockey League, and he's helped the Hawks open the new season 10-5-4.

“I think all of our guys are hunting that puck,” Bedard told reporters after Tuesday's win, including The Athletic's Scott Powers. “I think that could have been a very nothing play that ended up. I just happened to be the guy out there. All 11, 12 of our forwards or whatever are going to make the same effort, which is why w

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