The relationship between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar has quickly grown into one of the most exciting storylines surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild.

Connor Bedard let out his frustration with a strong message to the media ahead of the New York Rangers-Chicago Blackhawks game in the NHL.

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill has gone with 11 forwards and seven defensemen in most games this season, which means more playing time for top forwards including Bedard and Nazar. Bedard is averaging 21:11 of ice time per game, most among Chicago's forwards. Nazar (19:01) is third.

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

Chicago Blackhawks' star Connor Bedard is confirmed to play against the New York Rangers on December 10th. The 19-year-old forward has been a consiste

Connor Bedard scored for the third straight games, Spencer Knight made 26 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Thursday night.

The Blackhawks are 12-11-6, on the plus side of .500 in points percentage (.517) entering their game against the New York Rangers at United Center on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET: HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, TVAS). They had 48 wins and a .345 points percentage in Bedard's first two seasons.

Chicago won the first two matchups of the season, but Anaheim hit back with a blistering rout to end the Blackhawks' road trip with a bang.