Star rookie Connor Bedard may return to NHL game action next week after six weeks with a fractured jaw, with plans to wear a full face shield for protection.

Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said that star rookie Connor Bedard could return to game action next week after missing six weeks with a fractured jaw. Bedard, the top pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, underwent surgery and returned to the ice just seven days later. He is expected to wear a full face shield for some time after his return to protect his jaw.

February 12, 2024
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