It’s an exciting Friday in the NHL, featuring two games, one of which is nationally televised in both the U.S. and Canada. Let’s dive into what to watch!
Connor Bedard Eyes a Milestone
Chicago Blackhawks’ young star, Connor Bedard, is just one goal shy of reaching 20 goals this season. If he scores tonight against the St. Louis Blues, he’ll be the fifth player in Blackhawks’ history to start his career with three straight seasons of 20 goals or more. This achievement would place him alongside legends like Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Currently, Bedard has 42 points in 30 games, including 19 goals and 23 assists, and he’s been on fire lately with six goals in his last five outings.
Tyler Bertuzzi’s Impact
While Bedard gets much of the spotlight, Tyler Bertuzzi is also shining. He’s had a solid season so far with 16 goals and 10 assists in just 27 games. Bertuzzi’s top season was in 2021-22 when he netted 30 goals. His consistent scoring can make a big difference for the Blackhawks tonight.
Blues Having the Upper Hand
The St. Louis Blues have been dominant against the Blackhawks at home, winning four of their last five matchups. They’ll look to keep that momentum going, especially with defenseman Philip Broberg contributing well. He recently had a multi-assist game and has been effective against Chicago, scoring five points in his last seven encounters with them.
Utah Mammoth Faces Challenges
Over in the NLL, the Utah Mammoth have been struggling lately. They’re on a three-game losing streak and are without forward Logan Cooley for eight weeks. However, Dylan Guenther is stepping up, scoring three goals in his last two games. The Mammoth will host the Seattle Kraken tonight, hoping to turn their season around.
Seattle’s Power Play Improvement
The Kraken’s power play is currently ranked 15th in the NHL at 19.5%. However, there’s some good news—they scored their last four goals with a man advantage, indicating improvement. They’ll aim to keep this trend alive against Utah, especially after a strong performance where they came back to win 3-2 against the Kings in overtime.
Game Schedule
- Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. ET
- Seattle Kraken at Utah Mammoth, 9 p.m. ET
This Friday promises to deliver action and drama, as young talents strive for milestones and teams battle for crucial victories on the ice.
