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Blackhawks select Bedard with first overall pick in 2023 NHL Draft
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Bedard set to play against another No. 1 draft pick when
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Bedard takes another step toward NHL debut with Blackhawks
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Connor Bedard 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Ranking
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Top draft pick and Blackhawks rookie Bedard scores first NHL goal
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Rookie Bedard scores, but Pastrnak pots 2 to lead Bruins past