CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.” He highlighted Ryan Greene's cross-ice pass on his second goal. He talked about committing a turnover right before his third goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.

The 20-year-old center tried his best to share the spotlight, but his teammates were having none of it.

“He's really, obviously, coming into his own right now,” Chicago forward Ryan Donato said.

It sure looks that way.

Bedard has seven goals and six assists in his last six games after he recorded his second career hat trick in Chicago's 5-2 victory over Calgary on Tuesday night. He got his first one when he had three goals and an assist in a 7-3 win over Ottawa on Oct. 28.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft has 13 goals and 16 assists in 19 games

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