“He’s one of the best at it already.” Bedard signed an endorsement deal with Sherwood Hockey and told the Tribune he has used the same stick throughout the season.

His stick is now in the low 70s. so even with the flex how it is, Bedard can really shoot with power and accuracy. He'll take much more wrist shots, but he is experimenting with going to a stick ...

In a video during ESPN’s broadcast, Bedard high-fived his Blackhawks teammates outside the locker room before realizing he was without his stick and had to run back to retrieve it.

Connor Bedard, the No. 1 NHL draft pick, nearly forgot an important piece of equipment in his first start for Chicago.

PITTSBURGH — Chicago Blackhawks No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard made his NHL debut on Tuesday night, and it appeared he forgot his stick right before pregame warmups, as seen on the ESPN broadcast.

Next time, we're betting Bedard won't be quite as nervous, and he definitely won't forget his stick. Until then, this is such a fun memory that he'll have to commemorate his first night in the NHL.