CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard extended his career-best point streak to eight games with a goal and an assist for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center on Wednesday. Petr Mrazek made 35 saves for the Blackhawks (14-25-2), who had lost six of seven.

Connor Bedard recorded his team-leading 26th assist of the 2024-25 season and tied Patrick Kane on an exclusive Blackhawks list.

Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen had his point streak end at 14 games and Nathan MacKinnon ’s streak ended at eight for the Avalanche (25-16-1), who were 7-0-1 in their previous eight games. Trent Miner, making his first NHL start, made 17 saves.

According to recent reports, the Chicago Blackhawks are closing in on a top head coach in the market to guide star Connor Bedard and the rest of the team during the 2025-26 NHL season.

Chicago's Connor Bedard rides a four-game point streak at home and has seven points in his last eight home games

There are few teams riding as high as the Colorado Avalanche of late. With points in eight straight games, including an impressive win over the Florida Panthers, the Avalanche have challenges ahead but looked to have an easy road win coming in the form of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Colorado is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games, averaging 3.8 goals, as it heads to the United Center to play the Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

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The Chicago Blackhawks got a goal and an assist from Connor Bedard in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, as Petr Mrazek had 36 saves to lead the Hawks to the victory.

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist to back a 35-save effort from Petr Mrazek and lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche