Connor Bedard Captures His First NHL Record

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Dawson McKenzie
October 28, 2023 (1:14 PM)

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Connor Bedard captured his first NHL record during the game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights after scoring his goal in the first period.

Bedard First Ever 18-Year-Old to Score Twice in A Row Against the Defending Stanley Cup Champions

Connor Bedard will likely break many records during his NHL career, but he has captured his first during the Blackhawks game against the Golden Knights. His goal in the first period was his second against the Golden Knights in just the second game against them. This was the first time an 18-year-old had scored back-to-back against the previous year's Stanley Cup Champion.

Connor Bedard scored his second goal in as many meetings against the defending #StanleyCup champions � a feat never before achieved by an 18-year-old.

The goal came on a semi-breakaway as Bedard nearly one-timed a pass from Foligno to the bottom corner, displaying his crazy release and shot. The Knights had a funny quip about the Bedard goal, making fun of his age.

Connor Bedard, who can't go near a slot machine or blackjack table, makes it 2-2

CONNOR BEDARD WITH A ROCKET 🚀

Bedard Off to Great Start Considering the Pressure

The pressure on Bedard has been immense, enough to cause any good player to crumble. However, Bedard seems to be handling it very well, recording 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in his first 8 games. While it might not be the rate some expected, this is a great start for the 18-year-old considering the attention that he is getting and the pressure he is under.

An honest Connor Bedard on all the attention he gets: «It's been pretty wild. Ever since before camp-ish, it's been crazy. But it's not something I look at as a negative at all. I'm really grateful to be in the position I am and there's very few people that get that opportunity, get to be as lucky. I'm looking at it like that. I'm living out a dream and I feel very fortunate for that. But it is crazy and busy. I'm human too; I can get a little tired. But it's been good and I'm just enjoying it.» #Blackhawks