Blackhawks Edge Utah 4-3 in Overtime

Connor Bedard scored a crucial overtime goal to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club, ending his seven-game point drought. The Blackhawks initially took a commanding 3-1 lead in the second period with goals from Wyatt Kaiser, Ilya Mikheyev, and Frank Nazar, but Utah rallied to tie the game in the third period. Despite the late-game collapse, Bedard's game-winner marked his 17th goal of the season and was instrumental in securing Chicago's fourth consecutive game with points. Interim coach Anders Sorensen praised Bedard's resilience and performance, noting his increased confidence and impact on the ice. Spencer Knight made 36 saves in goal for Chicago, while Utah's comeback was fueled by goals from Nick Schmaltz, John Marino, and Clayton Keller. This match highlighted the ongoing struggles of both teams, with Chicago recording its 42nd blown lead of the season.