In a pivotal Central Division matchup in the 2025-26 NHL season, Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks were shutout by the Colorado Avalanche. It was far from encouraging considering the Hawks have now lost three in a row, but head coach Jeff Blashill managed to see the silver lining after the game.

Taking down the best team in the NHL was never going to be an easy task for Bedard and the Blackhawks. Colorado (16-1-5) has lost only once in regulation this season, and against Chicago (10-8-4), it showed exactly why. Scott Wedgewood slammed the door shut at the United Center, and Cale Makar’s strike proved to be the difference between the two divisional rivals.

Bedard and the Hawks fought until the final horn, but it was all in vain. Two streaks were kept alive after the Avs’ 1-0 win: C

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