Connor Bedard’s 100th career point was overshadowed by the Blackhawks’ loss to the Flames, marking their third straight defeat.
Chicago: It was a tough night for Connor Bedard. He hit his 100th career point, but the Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Flames. This marked their third straight loss.
Bedard was clearly frustrated. He said, “It’s really frustrating. We take pride in our games, and it’s hard to keep losing.” You could feel the weight of the losses on him.
His power-play goal tied him with Jeremy Roenick for the seventh-fastest to reach 100 points in franchise history. Bedard has been impressive, racking up 20 points in 18 games.
But the rest of the team? Not so much. They fell behind early and never really got it together. The crowd at the United Center was the smallest since last April, just 15,966 fans.
Bedard said, “We’re all in this as one. We’ve got a lot of work to do.” It’s clear they need to turn things around, and fast.
Defenseman Seth Jones had a rough night too. He was booed by the crowd and was on the ice for several goals against. His performance has been a real concern lately.
Jones, the highest-paid player on the team, made a bad turnover that led to a Flames goal. The coaching staff is still trying to figure out how to help him improve.
On a brighter note, some younger defensemen showed promise. Louis Crevier scored the Hawks’ first goal, and Nolan Allan has been playing well lately.
But overall, the team is struggling. They need to find a way to connect and start winning games. It’s a tough spot for everyone involved.
