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The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Nashville Predators in a shootout. In the loss, Connor Bedard's new line dazzled.

Meanwhile, the Oilers also snapped Connor Bedard’s point streak at nine games ... areas to transition back on offense and put you back on your heels.” Added Alec Martinez: “We got away from our game. Against a team like that, you’ve got to play ...

The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the first period with two goals in the second, but they lost 3-2 in a shootout. Connor Bedard scored for the second straight game.

Alec Martinez knows the secret sauce behind Chicago Blackhawks teammate Tyler Bertuzzi’s expertise with scoring tip-ins, snappers and other net-front goals. “Probably his long hair,” Martinez told the Tribune. “It just gets in your face too much. No, I’m kidding.

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks received a stern message from a Stanley Cup champion on the roster after suffering consecutive disappointing losses.

Hawks veteran additions like Pat Maroon, Teuvo Teravainen and Alec Martinez — who have all spent most of their careers playing for contenders — have found it difficult to wrap their minds around the reality of last place in the NHL.

Bertuzzi produced a pair of assists, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators. Bertuzzi helped out on second-period tallies by Connor Bedard and Alec Martinez.

Chicago's other players will likely generate more interest at the trade deadline, but Donato can beat them all for sheer effort.

If Reichel can emerge as a useful player for Chicago, it would be a huge development for a team that has all but written him off already.

Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 to end a four-game losing streak.