Bedard now has 38 points so far this season, placing him third in the league behind San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon. While the Hawks do not necessarily live or die with Bedard, the playmaker’s ability to be a game-changer has been noticeable this year.

Blackhawks take on the Kings at Crpytpo.com Arena for the third and final meeting between the two clubs this season

Connor Bedard scored for the third straight games, Spencer Knight made 26 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Thursday night to open a two-game set.

The Kings have struggled to score goals this season, and the front office will likely be trying to fix that in Anze Kopitar's last year.

LOS ANGELES -- Connor Bedard scored for the third straight game in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

After being limited to one goal again in Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings dropped to 29th in scoring.

The inconsistent Los Angeles Kings are not going to making a move at the head coaching slot according to GM Ken Holland

The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 for their fifth straight victory and moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division