Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard began his NHL career Tuesday with a special moment, taking the opening faceoff of his debut regular-season game against Pittsburgh Penguins legend ...

While Bedard showed some pregame jitters by hilariously forgetting his hockey stick as he left the locker room, his first face-off at the game's puck drop felt like something out of a movie.

We learned a few important things about Connor Bedard this evening, other than that he's very young, and the rest of us are very old. Most importantly, the shot release is as advertised. True ...

Connor Bedard in the faceoff circle He went 0-8, including losing a clean draw on the opening faceoff against Sidney Crosby (“I failed miserably,” Bedard told ESPN), in the first two periods ...

Known for his strong base, precise rotation, and expert timing in the faceoff circle, Sidney Crosby recently played against his greatest fan, Connor Bedard. Crosby, representing his team, the ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the moment. That really was Sidney Crosby within arm’s reach ...

Connor Bedard began his NHL career Tuesday night standing face-to-face at center ice with Sidney Crosby. Sidney Crosby 🆚 Connor Bedard on the draw to start this one off. What a moment. pic ...

The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins will square off on Oct. 10 for Opening Night, and the biggest storyline going into will be No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard's anticipated NHL debut ...

Crosby has a lot more to play for, but he understands the expectations facing the young Blackhawks center, who enters the league with the same kind of hype Sid had 18 years ago.

Connor Bedard just scored his 18th goal of the 2024-25 season and the 40th goal of his career. The 19-year-old is just in his second season in the NHL and already passed the 70 assist mark as well ...

Whether Bedard and Crosby meet at center ice for the game’s opening faceoff will ultimately be determined by the two coaches, but chances are they understand the gravity of the moment.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the moment. That really was Sidney Crosby within arm's reach ...