Blackhawks defeat Ducks 4-2 with Connor Bedard’s Three Assists
Blackhawks Pick Up Second Straight Win in Southern California
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Connor Bedard had three assists, Teuvo Teravainen got his first goal in 10 games and the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their second straight win in Southern California, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night.
Isaak Phillips, Ryan Donato, and Seth Jones also scored for the Blackhawks, who have won three of four. Taylor Hall had two assists and Arvid Söderblom stopped 37 shots for his first win of the season.
Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish had the goals for Anaheim, which is 1-3-1 in its last five. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves.
Takeaways
* The Blackhawks are 10-2-1 in their last 13 games against Anaheim and have five wins in their last seven trips to the Honda Center.
* The Ducks have lost all four games when they have not scored first.
Key Moment
Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 12:57 of the first period on a snap shot from just beyond the left faceoff circle that Dostal didn’t see because he was screened by Tyler Bertuzzi.
Key Stat
Bedard recorded his 16th career multipoint game, third-most by a Blackhawks teenager. Eddie Olczyk (29) and Patrick Kane (24) occupy the top two spots.
Up Next
The Blackhawks return home to face Detroit on Wednesday, while the Ducks host Vancouver on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The Blackhawks’ win marks their second straight victory, and they have now won three of their last four games. Connor Bedard’s three assists were a key factor in the win, and he tied Bobby Hull for the second most multi-assist games by a Blackhawks teenager. The team will look to build on this momentum as they head back to Chicago to face the Red Wings on Wednesday.
FAQs
Q: How many assists did Connor Bedard have in the game?
A: Bedard had three assists.
Q: Who scored the first goal for the Blackhawks?
A: Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with a snap shot from just beyond the left faceoff circle.
Q: How have the Ducks performed in their last five games?
A: The Ducks are 1-3-1 in their last five games.
