The Colorado Avalanche created plenty, but Petr Mrazek made 36 saves to help the Chicago Blackhawks upset the Avs, 3-1, Wednesday night at United Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Petr Mrazek shutting down their superstars was a big key.

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist to back a 35-save effort from Petr Mrazek and lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Set to face Colorado

The Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday was a statement game for veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek."I was just battling since I returned (from injury). ... I knew I can make some saves,

To borrow from Jared Bednar’s nautical theme, the S.S. Avalanche has spent some time in rough seas this season.

CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard extended his career-best point streak to eight games with a goal and an assist for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center on Wednesday. Petr Mrazek made 35 saves for the Blackhawks (14-25-2), who had lost six of seven.

and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Wednesday night. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven. Petr Mrazek stopped 35 shots.

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven.

Mrazek made 35 saves in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche. Juuso Parssinen opened the scoring for Colorado early in the first period with an end-to-end rush that he finished by slipping a backhander past Mrazek inside the near post,

CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard extended his career-best point streak to eight games with a goal and an assist for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center on Wednesday. Petr Mrazek made 35 saves for the Blackhawks (14-25-2), who had lost six of seven.

Connor Bedard looked downtrodden after the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. If anyone should feel down in the dumps, it’s Seth Jones.