Fansided · Jan 23
Blackhawks Star May Still Have Path to Olympics
A path to the Olympics could still be there for a Chicago Blackhawks star who was one of the most notable snubs.
Jan 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | James Guillory-Imagn ImagesConnor Bedard’s return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup has breathed new life into the team’s playoff hopes. The Hawks are now four points out of a postseason spot, especially after several pundits left them for dead at the side of the road.