Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard will not play for the Blackhawks when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, CHSN) after the center was injured at the end of a 3-2 loss at the St. Louis Blues on Friday.
Bedard was injured while taking a face-off against St. Louis center Brayden Schenn with one second remaining. Schenn went in for a stick lift and knocked into Bedard, who fell backward to the ice at the final horn. He was clutching his right shoulder as he skated off and went down the tunnel.
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said a further update is expected Monday.
“I think it’s a freak accident to be honest with you,” Blashill said.
Bedard had two assists Friday and leads Chicago with 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 31 games this season.
