LOOK: Blackhawks' Connor Bedard scores dazzling first shootout goal against Predators

Bedard had his first opportunity to score in a shootout, and he sure didn't disappoint

By Chris Bengel Dec 6, 2023 at 1:45 pm ET• 1 min read

Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard certainly has a knack for being dangerous in the open ice. When he got his first opportunity in a shootout Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, Bedard definitely didn't disappoint.

Predators forward Gustav Nyquist found the back of the net to open the shootout. With the puck on his stick, Bedard was able to deke his way in and fire a shot over the glove of Predators goaltender Juuse Saros to bring the two teams even after one round of the shootout.

Connor Bedard scores his first NHL shootout goal, and it's a BEAUTY! pic.twitter.com/kgD7aK8rGp

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Unfortunately for Bedard, the Blackhawks ended up coming up short as the Predators scored on all three of their shootout attempts. Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg and Nyquist all found the back of the net against Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom.