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Once upon a time, Macklin Celebrini wanted the Canucks to rebuild

What Macklin Celebrini is doing in his sophomore NHL season is downright ridiculous. After a rookie campaign in which he put up 63 points in 70 games as an 18-year-old, the North Vancouver native’s 26 goals and 48 assists through 50 games this season have him on pace to finish 2025-26 with 43 goals and 122 total points.

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Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill gets brutally honest on Connor Bedard’s play since returning from injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have not played great hockey as of late, losing five of their last seven games. These struggles have come even though Connor Bedard has returned from injury.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / January 26

Chicago Blackhawks coach thinks he might have ‘hurt’ Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks were badly outlasted by the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. The Blackhawks entered the third period tied 1-1, but the Panthers went on a four-goal run to end the contest with a 5-1 defeat in front of 19,313 fans at the United Center.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

'Ivan Demidov will be better than Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson.'

The Montreal Canadiens will play their 52nd game of the season tonight, when they travel to Boston to take on the Bruins. At this stage of the season, every game is all the more important, especially in the Atlantic Division as it is tonight.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…

We’re fully past the halfway point in the 2026 NHL Draft season, so it’s time to have some fun. We haven’t done a mock draft yet this season, given the small sample size means things change on a nightly basis.

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There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Connor Bedard News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Could Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Be Canada's Olympic Wild Card?

When Connor Bedard heard that he was omitted from Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, he was understandably disappointed. In his first media availability following the announcement, he expressed that disappointment but also vowed to improve his game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Flames hope to end bad road trip on high note vs. Blackhawks

Connor Bedard is expected to return to the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks play host to the Calgary Flames on Thursday. The timing is perfect for a Blackhawks team sitting a handful of points back of a playoff spot and needing to make a strong run.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Stomach Bugs & Looking to Rebound

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a week, being ravaged by a stomach virus. They lost two of their last three games and are set to host the Calgary Flames on Jan.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Sam Bennett, Connor Bedard among potential Brayden Point Olympic replacements

The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan are just weeks away, and a recent injury has rocked Team Canada. Despite a good report from Jon Cooper on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point may miss the tournament.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

Oilers' stars overpower Connor Bedard-less Blackhawks

Evan Bouchard had two goals and assist and Zach Hyman had a goal and assist to back a 29-save effort from Connor Ingram as the visiting Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ruled out for showdown vs. Connor McDavid, Oilers

The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing to take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. The Blackhawks did rise in ClutchPoints’ latest NHL Power Rankings, but they remain near the bottom of the league at this time.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 12

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers can’t sleep on Chicago

The Edmonton Oilers head to Chicago tonight to face a Blackhawks team that’s been through absolute chaos recently. An illness bug ripped through the roster, taking out five starters at one point.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Oilersnation / January 12

Pre-Scout: Blackhawks have Connor Bedard back and are in the playoff hunt

Like many youthful teams in 2025-26, the Chicago Blackhawks have yo-yoed up and down this season. After a surprisingly good start, then free-falling as the weather got colder, are the Blackhawks back on the come-up? That’s what their fans hope for ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / January 10

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Makes First Media Appearance Since Return

After missing 12 games due to injury, the Chicago Blackhawks finally got young star Connor Bedard back in the lineup. While the matchup against the Washington Capitals did result in a 5-1 win for Washington, Chicago fans still got to see Bedard back in action.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / January 9

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to return vs. Capitals

Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury in Friday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Back, Four Questionable On Friday

The Chicago Blackhawks will have their lineup star back from injury when they host the Washington Capitals on Friday night. Connor Bedard confirmed that he will return to the lineup after missing the last 12 games due to a shoulder injury to Ben Pose of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard to return after 12-game absence

Connor Bedard is expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks‘ lineup against the Washington Capitals on Friday evening, according to the man himself. The team previously placed Bedard on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / January 8

Blackhawks eye 5th straight win vs. Caps with Bedard nearly back

As various Chicago Blackhawks youngsters rave about the locker-room vibe -- "I would be lying if I said it's not a ton of fun in here," Oliver Moore said -- the club's veterans take it one step further.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Connor Bedard one of many Blackhawks to step up this season

The Chicago Blackhawks have gotten everything they dreamed of and more this season from 2023 first overall pick Connor Bedard. Bedard has lived up to the hype he generated as an offensive juggernaut throughout his junior career this season, as he’s racked up 44 points his 31 games of action this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard News on Wednesday

Connor Bedard provided a positive sign ahead of Wednesday’s game against St. Louis. The Chicago Blackhawks shared a video of Bedard skating in a regular jersey during morning skate.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / January 6

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard returns to practice, considered day-to-day

Nearly four weeks after sustaining an upper-body injury, Chicago Blackhawks leading scorer Connor Bedard returned to practice on Tuesday with potential to play as soon as Friday against the Washington Capitals.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / January 3

Blackhawks Share Latest Injury News on Connor Bedard Before Capitals Game

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to face off against the Washington Capitals tonight. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 NHL season has not gotten off to a great start.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Blackhawks HC defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

Blackhawks HC Jeff Blashill defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

The 2023 first overall pick has 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 31 games this season, tied for the 16th in the NHL in scoring despite missing Chicago’s last eight games with a shoulder injury.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Connor Bedard’s injury didn’t impact missing Team Canada for 2026 Olympics

Team Canada is one of the most exciting rosters heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics. One of the biggest question marks would be if Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard would be selected.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31