Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson had three assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.

The Chicago Blackhawks are already shorthanded without Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve on Monday. On Tuesday, the Blackhawks punished a young player before their contest Tuesday agains the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Blackhawks shut out the Rangers with star turns by star players to get back on track after a series of blowout losses.

In the midst of a challenging portion in their schedule, the Chicago Blackhawks concluded a rough weekend on the West Coast with a 7-1 loss to the Ducks in Anaheim on Sunday night.

Mika Zibanejad is set to play for the New York Rangers against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 10th. After managing minor soreness, the veteran center participated fully in the morning skate, confirming his availability.

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Bedard would not play in Chicago's game Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, and described the injury as a "freak accident," according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The coach also indicated the team would have a further update on Monday.

Fast forward to the present, and the results of Davidson's strategy are beginning to unfold. The Blackhawks secured Connor Bedard, a highly touted prospect who is already making a significant impact on the ice.

The 28-consecutive-season playoff run came to an end during the 1997-98 campaign when the Blackhawks fell five points shy of San Jose for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, which would have tied the NHL record of 29 straight postseason appearances.