As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Chicago Blackhawks:

1. Bedard’s skating distance

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led all forwards and was fifth in the NHL in total miles skated at even strength (249.47) last season. He ranked 10th in the NHL and second among forwards, behind Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, in total miles skated at all strengths (284.41).

Bedard’s 3.98 miles skated at even strength against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 16 were the seventh most among forwards last season, and his 4.37 miles skated at all strengths against the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 30 were tied for the eighth most among forwards. His 1.78

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