Blackhawks Face Sharks with Young Stars Bedard, Celebrini

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to face the San Jose Sharks on March 13, marking a significant matchup between the past two NHL draft first overall picks, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. Both teams are struggling, with Chicago at the bottom of the Central Division (20-36-9) and San Jose last in the Pacific (17-40-9), and both are experiencing losing streaks. In their previous encounters this season, the teams split their two games, with Celebrini absent from both due to injury. Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 52 points, while Celebrini has been a bright spot for the Sharks with 48 points since his return. The Blackhawks are considered slight underdogs, with betting odds favoring the Sharks. As both teams continue to rebuild, this game offers a glimpse into the potential future of each franchise.