The Seattle Kraken certainly don't want to make a habit of falling behind by two goals in the first period. But for the past two games, it's turned out well for them in the end. The Kraken rallied for a 5-2 victory against visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday after getting past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime last Friday in the opener of their six-game homestand.

The Blackhawks' 49 total goals given up (3.1 per game) rank 14th in the league. Its -9 goal differential ranks 21st in the league. The Blackhawks are shooting 9.2% (25th in the league). Bedard has 13 points and 10 assists -- both team highs for Chicago.

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Seattle Kraken after the Blackhawks knocked off the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime.