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Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard scores first goal of NHL career
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Blackhawks select Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the 2023
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Connor Bedard shows he's real deal with hat trick in first game
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Connor Bedard tallies an assist in NHL debut for Chicago Blackhawks
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Connor Bedard 'excited' for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens
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RELEASE: Blackhawks Select Connor Bedard at No. 1 Overall
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Connor Bedard scores first goal, but Blackhawks lose to Bruins
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