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From the archives: Connor Bedard hypes up Alexander Ovechkin in throwback interview
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The Chicago Blackhawks are facing off against the Washington Capitals tonight, and the entire world will be watching as the "Great Chase" reaches its epic conclusion. That said, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has been a fan of Ovechkin since he was a child, and with these two superstars facing off tonight, it feels fitting that Ovechkin could break the record.
It's no secret that Connor Bedard is one of the biggest icons in hockey.
When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him in 2023, many fans believed he had the potential to become the next Connor McDavid or Alexander Ovechkin.
Despite being on a rebuilding team, Connor Bedard has shown flashes of brilliance, with the potential to become a formidable threat like Alexander Ovechkin.
In honour of tonight's matchup, we dug up a pregame interview of Connor Bedard from his first NHL season before playing the Capitals.
Hilariously, Bedard was asked if he thought Alexander Ovechkin could surpass Gretzky, and his answer was pure gold.
Connor Bedard asked about Ovechkin breaking the record
Check out the interview in the link provided below:
REPORTER: Do you think Ovechkin can beat Gretzky's record?
BEDARD: He's still going strong, I'm sure he's motivated for that. He knows how to score goals, and always does it -- so, I think he will.
BEDARD: He's still going strong, I'm sure he's motivated for that. He knows how to score goals, and always does it -- so, I think he will.
How amazing is that?
Well, Connor Bedard, your prediction might be coming true, and ironically, it could happen against you tonight in Washington.
While Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks will do everything to prevent that from happening, it seems inevitable at this point.
Will Bedard be on the ice when the record falls? Time will tell.
Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET.
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