"Connor Bedard has requested a trade": Fans react to Chicago Blackhawks officially getting eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention

Chicago Blackhawks fans expressed disappointment as their team was officially eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention, marking the fourth consecutive season without postseason action.

The Washington Capitals secured a 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks, with standout performances from Tom Wilson, who scored for the second consecutive game, and goaltender Charlie Lindgren, who made 29 saves.

Despite Tyler Johnson's late goal for the Blackhawks, the team couldn't avoid an eighth loss in its last nine games and 16 in its last 18.

Fans took to X to lament the team's inability to compete consistently, particularly evident in their dismal road record.

Chicago Blackhawks struggle in loss to Capitals

The Chicago Blackhawks struggled early, conceding three goals in the first period. Although the Blackhawks successfully challenged an offside call, ultimately negating a potential fourth Capitals goal, it didn't change the game’s course.

The Blackhawks conceded a fourth anyway, to Sonny Milano before Tyler Johnson netted a consolation in the third period.

Welcoming back Nikita Zaitsev after an absence of 19 games due to a knee injury was a bonus, but the Blackhawks couldn't capitalize. There are still concerns over Andreas Athanasiou, who has been on the bench since November due to a groin injury.

Meanwhile, despite significant trade deadline moves by the Capitals, including the departure of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha, they continue to vie for a wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.