Connor Bedard, currently ranked fifth in points in the National Hockey League, has the opportunity to elevate his scoring tally this Friday when his Chicago Blackhawks face off against the St. Louis Blues. The game will be broadcast live on TVA Sports, starting with a 30-minute pre-game show at 8 PM.
The Blackhawks are in a tight race for a playoff spot, trailing by just one point behind the last wild card position in the Western Conference. After a strong 3-0 victory against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, the team aims to capitalize on the struggling Blues, who recently suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat to Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators.
This season, Bedard has already demonstrated his prowess on the ice, netting 19 goals and providing 23 assists for a total of 42 points in just 30 games. At this impressive pace, he is poised to set new personal records and could surpass the 100-point mark, solidifying his status as a rising star in the league.
Meanwhile, the Blues, under the leadership of head coach Jim Montgomery, are facing challenges of their own. Sitting 13th in the Western Conference with a record three games below .500, they will need to regroup quickly if they hope to turn their season around. The matchup promises to be an exciting clash, with both teams eager to improve their standings as the season progresses.