ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Chicago Blackhawks showcased their strength on Sunday night, overcoming the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-2, marking their second consecutive victory in Southern California.
Connor Bedard shone brightly during the match, contributing three assists, while Teuvo Teravainen ended a goal drought, scoring his first goal in ten games. Other players contributing to the scoreline were Isaak Phillips, Ryan Donato, and Seth Jones. Taylor Hall added two assists, and Arvid Soderblom was impressive in goal, saving 37 shots to secure his first win of the season.
For the Ducks, Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish found the back of the net, but their efforts were not enough. Anaheim has struggled recently, posting a record of 1-3-1 over their last five games, while goalkeeper Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves.
Bedard’s achievements continue to impress as this was his 11th career game with multiple assists, putting him in a tie with the legendary Bobby Hull for the second-most multi-assist games among teenagers in Blackhawks history. Patrick Kane leads the franchise with 13 such games.
Teravainen netted a crucial one-timer from the right faceoff circle late in the first period, logging his fourth goal of the season. After a strong start with three goals in his initial three games, the Finnish forward managed only two assists in his subsequent nine outings until this performance.
Key observations from the match include the Blackhawks’ dominance over Anaheim in recent history, with an impressive record of 10-2-1 against the Ducks in their last 13 encounters and five victories in their last seven visits to the Honda Center. Meanwhile, Anaheim has faced challenges, losing all four games where they failed to score first.
A turning point in the game came when Phillips capitalized at 12:57 of the first period. His snap shot from just outside the left faceoff circle found its way to the net, aided by a screen from Tyler Bertuzzi, leaving Dostal unable to react in time.
From a statistical perspective, Bedard reached another milestone with his 16th career multipoint game, which places him third among Blackhawks teenagers, behind Eddie Olczyk (29) and Patrick Kane (24).
Looking ahead, the Blackhawks will be returning home to play against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, while the Ducks are set to host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.