The Vancouver Canucks (8-4-3) will have their eyes set on a bounce-back performance as they welcome Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks (6-10-1) to Rogers Arena on Saturday night. Vancouver is coming off one of their worst performances of the season as they fell at home to the New York Islanders 5-2 on Thursday night.

Connor Bedard will step onto the ice in Vancouver as an NHL player for the first time on Saturday in a highly anticipated, yet costly, moment for the wonderkid. The North Vancouver native and 2023 No. 1 overall pick will lead the Chicago Blackhawks (6–9-1) against the Canucks at Rogers Arena, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Connor Bedard will be in action in his hometown when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. The second-year player will draw plenty of attention as many of his family and friends are expected to be in attendance,

Bedard is playing better hockey this season than as a rookie but is struggling to do the thing that is supposed to come easy to him — score.

Connor Bedard wasn’t sure of the exact number. The Chicago Blackhawks forward is preparing to play for the first time as an NHL player in Vancouver, just across the water from his hometown of North Vancouver.