Coming off a dominant 7-3 home win over the Ottawa Senators, the Chicago Blackhawks will spend the next 11 days on the road.

Tuesday’s game at the United Center served as a great send-off for the Hawks (5-3-2), who got Connor Bedard’s first career hat trick and captain Nick Foligno’s 600th career point in the victory. Now six straight road games loom, beginning Thursday night in Winnipeg.

“It’ll be a tough trip in western Canada. There’s a lot of good hockey teams,” coach Jeff Blashill said after Tuesday’s win. “It’s harder to win on the road in this league, so it’s great to get those two points.”

Added Bedard: “I’m excited. It’s going to be fun, time to bond. When we’re in Game 4, 5 or 6 of the road trip, that’s when you become a good team and become closer. You’re playing for each o

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