One of the league’s hot young stars faces one of the best teams in the league, as Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks pay a visit to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

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After many rough and bumbling seasons, the Blackhawks finally look like a team on the rise. Bedard has been one of the top scorers this season and has helped keep Chicago up near a playoff spot as we head into the holiday season.

The former Regina Pat has 37 points so far this season, placing him tied for second with San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, both trailing Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon. While the Hawks do not necessarily live or die with Bedard, the playmaker’s ability to be a game-changer has been noticeable this year.

The Hawks currently sit fourth in

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