"Pass like this and lose 8-1" - Blackhawks fans left speechless as team suffers heaviest loss of the season despite spectacular tic-tac-toe goal

Chicago Blackhawks fans were in disbelief as their team suffered its most significant defeat of the season, an 8-1 loss to the Stars, overshadowing a spectacular tic-tac-toe goal.

The lone bright spot emerged from a power-play assist by Connor Bedard, a play of precision and teamwork. Bedard seamlessly passed the puck to Kurashev, who capitalized on the opportunity, deceiving the Stars' goalie. Despite the brilliance of this play, it was the only goal in an otherwise challenging game.

NHL fans took to social media to express their mixed emotions. One fan questioned the team's passing finesse, stating,

"How can we pass like this and still lose 8-1?"

Others defended the beauty of the tic-tac-toe goal. One fan remarked,

"Lots of salty Stars fans in the replies. It was an amazing passing play. If you're a true hockey fan, you appreciate that play."

However, not all reactions were positive, with a fan expressing disappointment in the focus on the pass despite the significant loss.

"The Stars won 8-1, and this is all you post."

Despite its one-sided outcome, the game showcased the unpredictability and excitement that hockey brings. While the Blackhawks faced adversity, the tic-tac from Bedard was indeed remarkable.

Stars dominated the Blackhawks

In a dominant performance, the Dallas Stars crushed the Chicago Blackhawks 8-1, completing a two-game set with authority. Mason Marchment stole the spotlight, securing a hat trick and contributing an assist, while Tyler Seguin, Roope Hintz, Ryan Suter, Craig Smith, and Sam Steel also found the back of the net.

The Stars' offensive prowess, matching a season-high in goals, demonstrated their consistency, securing a sixth consecutive home victory.

Scott Wedgewood, standing tall in goal, made 24 saves, maintaining his stellar form with an 11-2-2 record. The victory propelled the Stars to within one point of the top spot in the Central Division. Marchment's hat trick, including a power-play goal, showcased the team's offensive depth.

Dallas set the tone early, scoring three goals in the first period, addressing concerns from the previous night's game against Chicago. The Blackhawks struggled on the road, extending their losing streak to 11 consecutive away games and holding the second-fewest points in the NHL.

Young star Connor Bedard assisted on a power-play goal for Chicago, but it couldn't salvage the team's dismal performance. Petr Mrazek faced a barrage of shots, allowing six goals on 32 attempts before being replaced by Arvid Soderblom.