Blackhawks' Connor Bedard joins Jonathan Toews in exclusive club with 30th goal

The 20-year-old center became just the third player in franchise history to score 30 goals in a season at age 20 or younger.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored his 30th goal of the season in a 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. With the tally, the 20-year-old became just the third player in franchise history to score 30 goals in a season at age 20 or younger, joining Jonathan Toews and Eric Daze.

Why it matters

Bedard's milestone achievement highlights his impressive offensive production at a young age, cementing his status as one of the Blackhawks' top young talents. The loss, however, keeps the struggling Blackhawks well out of the playoff picture with 10 games remaining in the season.

The details

Chicago conceded twice within the opening 2:33, with Alex Bump scoring just 48 seconds in and Sean Couturier doubling the lead shortly after. The Flyers maintained control throughout, outshooting the Blackhawks 42-26 and winning 61.8% of faceoffs. Bedard's 30th goal came in the second period, with the young center converting a setup from Anton Frondell.

  • Bump scored just 48 seconds into the game.
  • Couturier doubled the Flyers' lead shortly after Bump's goal.
  • Bedard scored his 30th goal of the season in the second period.

The players

Connor Bedard

A 20-year-old center for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored his 30th goal of the season, joining Jonathan Toews and Eric Daze as the only Blackhawks players to reach that milestone at age 20 or younger.

Jonathan Toews

A former Blackhawks captain who scored 34 goals in the 2008-09 season at age 20, a franchise record that Bedard has now matched.

Eric Daze

A former Blackhawks player who scored 30 goals in the 1995-96 season at age 20, a record that Bedard has now matched.

Alex Bump

A Philadelphia Flyers player who scored the opening goal just 48 seconds into the game.

Sean Couturier

A Philadelphia Flyers player who scored the second goal shortly after Bump's opening goal.

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What’s next

With 10 games left in the season and a spot far from the playoff picture, the Blackhawks return to action Friday night as they face the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This will be the third game of their four-game East Coast road swing.

The takeaway

Connor Bedard's 30-goal milestone at age 20 is a bright spot for the struggling Blackhawks, as the young center continues to establish himself as one of the team's top offensive talents. However, the lopsided loss to the Flyers keeps the Blackhawks well out of the playoff picture, underscoring the team's need to rebuild around its young core.