In a thrilling home opener for rookie sensation Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night at United Center. The win gave Chicago a 1-1 record on a seven‑game homestand and showcased a balanced offensive attack.
Key performances
Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each netted two goals, providing the scoring punch the Blackhawks needed. Teravainen opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the game after a turnover behind the Penguins’ net, feeding off an Anton Frondell pass in the low slot. Kantserov added a power‑play goal midway through the first period, receiving a perfect one‑timer from Bedard.
Patrick Kane recorded his 894th career assist, tying Phil Housley for the most assists by a U.S.-born player in NHL history. The veteran also contributed to the team’s overall play despite recovering from left‑shoulder surgery performed on July 8.
Penguins fight back
Sidney Crosby broke his season‑opening goal drought, scoring twice, including a tying rebound with 10:43 left in the third period, bringing his career total to 656 goals and matching Brendan Shanahan for 14th on the all‑time list. Nick Robertson added a goal, and goaltender Sergei Murashov made 15 saves.
However, the Blackhawks responded quickly. After Crosby’s equalizer, Bedard fed Kantserov for a second power‑play goal with 2:10 left in the first period. In the third, Teravainen struck from a tight angle with 4:18 remaining, and Tyler Bertuzzi sealed the win with an empty‑netter in the final seconds.
Other notes
Chicago’s netminder Spencer Knight made 24 saves, solidifying the defensive effort. The Blackhawks were without forward Frank Nazar, who served a two‑game suspension for an illegal check against the New York Islanders.
Looking ahead, the Penguins travel to Colorado on Friday night, while the Blackhawks will host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
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