The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Petr Mrazek shutting down their superstars was a big key.

There are few teams riding as high as the Colorado Avalanche of late. With points in eight straight games, including an impressive win over the Florida Panthers, the Avalanche have challenges ahead but looked to have an easy road win coming in the form of the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Colorado is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games, averaging 3.8 goals, as it heads to the United Center to play the Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist to back a 35-save effort from Petr Mrazek and lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 8, 2025, at the United Center.

The playoffs may not be in sight, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have goals — including a fight to establish their long-term identity: “It doesn’t just flip a switch.”

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Devon Toews scored two goals in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

The last place Chicago Blackhawks put up a fight to better the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesday night. The Avs outshot the Hawks 36-20 but couldn’t capitalize on numerous scoring chances.

Connor Bedard recorded his team-leading 26th assist of the 2024-25 season and tied Patrick Kane on an exclusive Blackhawks list.

In the Chicago Blackhawks' match against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, Colton Dach earned his first career NHL point.