Connor Bedard Faces Nathan MacKinnon in Blackhawks vs Avalanche

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks are set to host Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams, with the Avalanche winning 4-0 on October 19.

The Blackhawks have three games before the Christmas break, and this matchup against the Avalanche is a key test for Bedard.

MacKinnon has been in excellent form, with a 15-game point streak and 47 points in 31 games.

MacKinnon had a goal in the previous meeting between the two teams and has been complimentary of Bedard's skills.

Bedard's top skating speed is in the 87th percentile among all skaters, and his speed bursts of 20 mph-plus are among the 89th percentile.

The Blackhawks will also face the Montreal Canadiens on Friday and the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

The game against the Blues will be the first since coach Craig Berube was fired and replaced by Drew Bannister.

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner praised Bedard's goal, saying "You watch it on video lots because anytime you open up Instagram the first thing that comes up is his shot."

Skinner added that Bedard "played really well" and made a "nice move" with his shot.

The Blackhawks will be looking to Bedard to make an impact in these games, and his performance will be closely watched.

Bedard has no points in two games against the Blues this season, so he will be looking to change that on Saturday.

The Avalanche game is a big test for Bedard, and he will need to be at his best to impress against MacKinnon.

The game is on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on NBCSCH, ALT, TVAS-D, and SN1.

The Blackhawks' upcoming games will be a challenge for Bedard, but he has the skills to make a big impact.

With his speed and skating ability, Bedard is a player to watch in the NHL.