The Blackhawks lost forward Andre Burakovsky to injury late in the first period. He took a hit from Seattle defenseman Ryan Lindgren and had his helmet knocked off at 17:44. Burakovsky went to the locker room and did not return to the game. Blashill said Burakovsky will not play at Buffalo on Friday.

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)

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

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.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken continue their road trip Thursday, November 20, with a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The puck will drop at 5 p.m. on November 20 at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be broadcast on KONG with pregame coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.