Connor Bedard potted a hat trick and added two assists as the Regina Pats defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 8-4 on Saturday night.
The goals were the 46th, 47th and 48th markers by the Pats centre this season and, along with the assists, bring his points tally to a whopping 96 points in 39 games.
The 17-year-old's first goal on Saturday came in the first period to cut the Pats' deficit to 2-1. His assist on Borya Valis's goal late in the second period gave the Pats a 5-4 lead that they didn't relinquish.
Bedard added two goals and an assist in the third period to help stretch the Pats' lead.
BEDARD’S SEASON TOTALS: 39 GP, 48 G, 48 A, 96 Pts.
PATS’ RECORD: 25-22-3 (Seventh in Eastern Conference)
UP NEXT: The Pats visit the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CST.
With Bedard the top-ranked prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, here's a look at the current lottery odds. There will be two lottery draws where the top two picks are up for grabs. The percentages below indicate the chances of a team winning the first lottery when the top pick is in play. However, teams can only move up a maximum of 10 spots in order, so if a team outside of the bottom 11 wins the first draw, they won't get the first overall pick. Therefore, while the 32nd-ranked team has an 18.5 per cent to win the first lottery, they still have a 25.5 per cent chance to pick first overall.
* denotes a team outside of the bottom 11 that can't get the first overall pick in the lottery
• Florida's unprotected first-round pick belongs to the Montreal Canadiens
• Standings as of games ending Feb. 16
