Bedard Angry After Danault Hit as Canadiens Beat Blackhawks
Connor Bedard was upset after Phillip Danault hit him from an unprotected angle during Montreal’s 4-1 victory in Chicago. Bedard scored first, but Jake Evans tallied twice for the Canadiens, and Kaiden Guhle and Mike Matheson added goals. Chicago failed to convert five power plays and dropped to 3-7-0, while Montreal played without Nick Suzuki due to an upper-body injury.
Connor Bedard reacted angrily after Phillip Danault struck him from an unprotected angle. Bedard had opened the scoring 4:23 into the first period, converting Patrick Kane’s neutral-zone pass with a high wrist shot past Jacob Fowler. That was his second goal of the season and Chicago’s only one.
Jake Evans tied the game with 2:31 left in the first and added a short-handed goal in the second. Kaiden Guhle scored late in the middle period, and Mike Matheson sealed it into an empty net. Fowler stopped 20 shots, Spencer Knight 24. Chicago failed on five power plays and dropped to 3-7-0. Montreal played without Nick Suzuki, out 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.
The exchange could intensify discussion among hockey fans and youth players about on-ice safety and respect for vulnerable players. Because Bedard is a prominent young captain, his visible frustration may shape how supporters view blindside contact and officiating consistency. The Canadiens’ win and Chicago’s power-play struggles may also affect fan mood and media scrutiny, though the longer-term impact remains uncertain.