Connor Bedard netted his first career hat trick as part of a four-point night as the host Chicago Blackhawks topped the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Tuesday.

Spencer Knight stopped 21 shots to earn his third straight win and help the Blackhawks build momentum entering a season-high six-game road trip.

Louis Crevier and Frank Nazar each had a goal and assist as Chicago improved to 5-1-1 in its past seven games. Colton Dach and Ryan Donato also scored, and Nick Foligno and Andre Burakovsky collected two assists apiece.

Tim Stutzle logged a goal and an assist for the Senators, who were outshot 26-24 as their three-game winning streak ended. Jake Sanderson and Michael Amadio also tallied, Drake Batherson posted two assists and Linus Ullmark stopped 19 shots.

Ottawa sputtered on offense to start

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