When no penalty was called, Bedard confronted referee Justin Kea in the corner, prompting an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, sending the Kraken into a man-advantage situation. With two seconds left on the ensuing power play, Jaden Schwartz scored the game-winning goal for Seattle.

The Chicago Blackhawks have a superstar in Connor Bedard. He's developing into one of the best players in the NHL. With 29 points in 19 games played so far this season, there is potential for this to be a special breakout season. In his most recent game, Bedard scored his second hat trick of the year.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard argues with a referee after thinking he was slashed in the third period against the Kraken on Nov. 20, 2025, at the United Center. Bedard was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the Kraken scored the winning goal on the ensuing power play. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Seattle Kraken after Connor Bedard's hat trick against the Calgary Flames in the Blackhawks' 5-2 win

Jaden Schwartz scored the tiebreaking goal as the Seattle Kraken scored three in the third period to rally past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

The Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the third period Thursday night and lost to the Seattle Kraken 3-2, snapping their six-game point streak.