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.

The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the first period with two goals in the second, but they lost to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in a shootout Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. The Hawks showed as much zip and battle as they’ve had since a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche four games ago,

The Colorado Avalanche created plenty, but Petr Mrazek made 36 saves to help the Chicago Blackhawks upset the Avs, 3-1, Wednesday night at United Center.

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven.

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Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 8, 2025, at the United Center.

Connor Bedard looked downtrodden after the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. If anyone should feel down in the dumps, it’s Seth Jones.

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 Blackhawks are 12-25-2 as underdogs. Chicago is 19-21 against the spread and 9-10 ATS at home. Colorado is 16-25 against the spread and 9-11 ATS on the road. Prediction: The Avalanche dominate ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Devon Toews' two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Avalanche's 3-1 win. Chicago is 13-25-2 overall and 3-9-1 ...