Kevin Korchinski Just Scored His First NHL Goal!

Kevin Korchinski Chicago Blackhawks
Kevin Korchinski Chicago Blackhawks

Minutes after Connor Bedard scored his sixth goal as an NHL player, the long-awaited first NHL goal came for Kevin Korchinski — with his mom in the building to see it!

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Assists: Ryan Donato, MacKenzie Entwistle
Goalie: Jonas Johansson
16:43 into the first period at even strength

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