When it comes to his scoring slump, Connor Bedard is all about location. As in the areas of the ice where the young forward can deliver for the Chicago Blackhawks.

In his Vancouver homecoming Saturday, Bedard's goal drought extended to nine consecutive games. His most memorable play was a whiff at the red line that led to a Canucks empty-net goal, sealing the Hawks' eventual 4-1 loss.

Connor Bedard’s goal drought stretched to nine games — and the Chicago Blackhawks offense as a whole hasn’t been much better.