Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has had quite the week. His “Michigan” goal against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday earned massive praise from Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky. On Wednesday, he followed that up with a huge overtime goal to give his team a much-needed win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Bedard's goal came around halfway through the overtime period. He skated through the heart of Winnipeg's defense before ripping a shot past star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. This win marks Chicago's second victory in their last eight games.

Bedard broke the internet once again with this overtime winner. Fans flocked to social media to share their reactions to the 18-year-old's first career overtime goal on Wednesday night.

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Some fans at the United Center for the game had intense reactions to this goal. In fact, one Blackhawks fan was in tears as Chicago celebrated their win over one of the best teams in their division.

Connor Bedard has firmly established himself as a front-runner for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie. With this goal, some fans believe he has a clear case as the favorite for the award.

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One fan made an interesting comparison with former Blackhawks star Patrick Kane. The future Hall of Famer scored 21 goals during his rookie season. Bedard is extremely close to that total with half of the season left to go.

It's clear that Connor Bedard has made an impression on fans. He has certainly met expectations to this point, and the future looks bright in Chicago with him leading the way. Let's see if the 18-year-old creates another highlight-reel moment on Friday when the Blackhawks take on the Dallas Stars.