Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel united at last in Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres

Connor Bedard played on a line with Lukas Reichel for the first time Sunday against the Sabres. (AP Photo/David Banks)

If the Blackhawks no longer are committed to keeping Lukas Reichel at center, he might as well play on the wing next to Connor Bedard.

That logic seemed to dawn on Hawks coach Luke Richardson on Sunday, and he promptly moved Reichel onto the first line with Bedard and Philipp Kurashev for the first time.