It has been a while since Matvei Michkov and Connor Bedard squared off. But if it’s anything like that May 2021 game in the heart of Texas, there’s a good chance it will be entertaining as the two battle it out for bragging rights.

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Philadelphia Flyers, which means we will have Matvei Michkov vs. Connor Bedard for the first time ever.

"We talk about it a lot, the culture," Erik Johnson said, "but here in this room, it's special. I think it's going to go a long way."