“He owns McTavish”: Fans react as Connor Bedard’s empty netter & bench taunt ignite post-game scrum with Ducks

NHL: Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks - Source: Imagn
“He owns McTavish”: Fans react as Connor Bedard’s empty netter & bench taunt ignite post-game scrum with Ducks - Source: Imagn

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard was in the middle of a heated exchange towards the end of their matchup with the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night at the United Center.

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With the Blackhawks leading 4-3 with less than two minutes to go in the third period, Connor Bedard landed an empty-netter from his own blue line. The goal was Bedard’s fourth point on the night.

However, the Ducks’ bench didn’t take Bedard’s goal too lightly, leading to a post-game scrum. Meanwhile, fans took to social media to express their opinions regarding the situation.

Here’s what fans had to say:

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“He owns McTavish no clue why they were getting into it but he officially owns him,” one fan wrote on X.
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“Ducks were probably trash talking while up 3-1,” this fan weighed in.
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“Bedard took control of this game,” another fan chimed in.
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Other fans didn’t take too kindly to Connor Bedard’s antics. These fans expressed their displeasure by posting the following on X:

“Why is he talking like he is gonna do something? Lol,” a fan commented.
“Leaders don't yap like this, especially after an empty net goal. Embarrassing!” this fan remarked.
“When you’re barely 5’ tall, shut your mouth,” another fan posted.
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The Blackhawks will next meet the Ducks on December 7 for their third and final meeting of the season. So, there could be some fireworks lined up for that tilt.

Connor Bedard leads Blackhawks’ comeback against Ducks

On the ice, the Anaheim Ducks blew a 3-0 lead, allowing five unanswered goals by Chicago. The Ducks were up 2-0 less than a minute into the game on goals by Cutter Gauthier and Olen Zellweger. Roughly 10 minutes later, Chris Kreider made it 3-0.

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Tyler Bertuzzi added a power play goal late in the first to get the Blackhawks on the board. From there, Chicago took over the game. Ryan Greene and Colton Dach (PPG) scored in the second to tie the game. Then, Connor Bedard exploded for two tallies to give the Blackhawks the victory on home ice.

All told, Bedard ended the night with two goals and two assists. He’s now up to 37 points (16G, 21A) on the season in 25 games. His performance enabled the Blackhawks to gain ground in the Central Division, climbing past the Utah Mammoth for fourth place.

The Blackhawks will be back on the ice on Tuesday night as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena.

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