Patrick Kane Makes USA Hockey History With Assist On Connor Bedard's First Goal Of 2026-27

TRENDINGBrewers take 3-0 NLCS leadWNBA All-Defensive first teamNFL updatesFantasy Basketball Draft KitCaleb's return won't solve it allStory byStory byPatrick Kane Makes USA Hockey History With Assist On Connor Bedard's First Goal Of 2026-27Vinnie PariseFri, October 16, 2026 at 1:01 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBlackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goalCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York, earned his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.Associated PressBlackhawks’ Patrick Kane Comments on First Game With BedardThe Chicago Blackhawks got a much needed result with Tuesday night’s 5-3 win versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. The big storyline of the game was the return of Connor Bedard into the Blackhawks lineup. This was Bedard’s first game of the season after missing the initial six tilts as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. Bedard […] The post Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane Comments on First Game With Bedard appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks’ Patrick Kane Reaches Historic NHL Mark Faster Than Phil HousleyThe Chicago Blackhawks won in a thriller on Tuesday night. Patrick Kane provided a helper in that game that made history. Kane recorded his 894th assist on Tuesday, tying Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley in the process. Here’s the kicker: it took Housley 1,487 games to get there. Kane reached the milestone in just […] The post Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane Reaches Historic NHL Mark Faster Than Phil Housley appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementConnor Bedard’s return immediately saves Blackhawks’ season from ugly spiralSomething has been missing for the Chicago Blackhawks during their miserable start to the 2026-27 NHL season — but that is no longer the case with their captain and best player back in the fold. Connor Bedard shook off the rust and recorded a power-play assist in his season debut Tuesday night, helping the Hawks beat the visiting Pittsburgh […] The post Connor Bedard’s return immediately saves Blackhawks’ season from ugly spiral appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAnalyst Praises Patrick Kane’s Impact on the Blackhawks YouthThe Chicago Blackhawks 2026-2027 season has not gotten off to the smooth start that the team would have expected heading into the campaign. They have posted a 2-5 record through seven games thus far as the team struggled to perform without Connor Bedard. On the bright side, Bedard’s return has appeared to provide a lifeline […] The post Analyst Praises Patrick Kane’s Impact on the Blackhawks Youth appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks Hang On And Win 5-3 In Connor Bedard's Return To LineupThe Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's return to the lineup.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up on former No. 1 pick’s major impact on himConnor Bedard has had plenty of voices in his ear since the Chicago Blackhawks made him the face of the franchise , but few understood his situation quite like Taylor Hall. Hall, the first overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2010, joined the Blackhawks in a trade from the Boston Bruins in June 2023, the same summer Chicago selected Bedard with […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up on former No. 1 pick’s major impact on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsConnor Bedard’s Quick Return Is Another Example Of His Commitment To BlackhawksConnor Bedard returned to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup on Tuesday and made an immediate impact.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksTeuvo Teravainen helps the Blackhawks beat the Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's season debutCHICAGO (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.Spencer Knight made 24 saves as Chicago improved to 1-1 on a seven-game homestand.Associated PressKantserov & Teravainen Score Twice, Blackhawks Top Penguins in Bedard’s ReturnThe Chicago Blackhawks (2-5-0) got a major lineup boost on Tuesday, and it helped earn a major win over the […]Chicago Hockey NowCHN Daily: Bedard’s Impact; Blackhawks Rookie Forwards; DeBrincat ExtensionWith all 32 teams in action on Tuesday for the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy, there’s plenty to discuss in the Daily! […]Chicago Hockey NowCHN Daily: Nazar’s Back; Flyers Receiving Trade Calls; Roobroeck GoalIt’s another Game Day for the Chicago Blackhawks, as the division rival Winnipeg Jets come to town for the first […]Chicago Hockey NowSidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clashThe drought is finally over for Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby . The future Hockey Hall of Famer lit the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 NHL season during Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago. The 39-year-old Crosby tied the score at 1-1 with a wrist shot 6:57 into the first period, […] The post Sidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenguins struggling, mistakes lead to loss to the BlackhawksSeven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns.WPXIPenguins/Blackhawks Recap: Crosby scores twice but power play rotten in 5-3 lossPregame Andrei Kuzmenko returns and Sergei Murashov gets the start for the Penguins. Chicago is happy to welcome their new captain, Conor Bedard, for his first game of the season tonight against the Penguins. First period Chicago scores right out the gates 28 seconds in. Declan Carlile gets pressured and passes the puck to the […]SB NationBlackhawks vs. Jets: Nazar Returns, But Now No Byram, Lineups, & Watch Game 8The Chicago Blackhawks (2-5-0) long homestand continues as the division-rival Winnipeg Jets (4-1-1) come to town for a battle at […]Chicago Hockey NowPens Points: Murashov slips up as Blackhawks win in Bedard’s season debutHere are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins fell 5-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday despite two goals from Sidney Crosby, including his first of the season. Pittsburgh’s power play went 0-for-4 and has failed to score in its last 16 opportunities over five games. [Recap] Penguins defenseman Kris Letang […]SB NationNew Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard pens a letter to ChicagoBlackhawk captain Connor Bedard pens a letter to Chicago: "I know the tradition of this franchise, and the lineage I'm a part of now."The Players' TribunePenguins Struggling, Murashov Softy Ends Another Sloppy GameCHICAGO — Seven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowBlackhawks Vs Jets: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 8The 8th game of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks will feature the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center.The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks