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Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel and Cole Guttman have each won less than 35% of their draws so far this season. But that’s not surprising, given the faceoff learning curve is often one of the toughest for players adjusting to the NHL.

The Hawks failed to score on seven power-play opportunities and allowed a critical shorthanded goal in a 3-2 defeat Saturday. The unit is now 0-for-14 in three games this season.

It’s probably a good sign that Korchinski has been overshadowed by Connor Bedard so far. The 19-year-old defenseman hasn’t made many noticeable errors or been flustered by the defensive duties at this level.

In his first game against his former Bruins team, Hall suffered an upper-body injury in the second period that will cost him some time. Coach Luke Richardson criticized the hit by Carlo, which was borderline interference.

Bedard opened his NHL account Wednesday with an slick wraparound goal. But when he wasn’t on the ice, the Hawks struggled to generate offense against one of the league’s toughest opponents and eventually fell 3-1.

Two games in, Connor Bedard has already found the net for the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks rookie seems unfazed by the attention.

The updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for games, warmups and official team practices cannot be altered to reflect theme nights, including Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer or military appreciation celebrations. Players can voluntarily participate in themed celebrations off the…

Welcome to how life works, Connor Bedard.