Blackhawks’ Bedard injured on last-second faceoff, to miss game against Red Wings on Saturday

ST LOUIS AP Chicago star Connor Bedard was injured on a last-second faceoff in a - loss to the St Louis Blues on Friday night and will miss the Blackhawks event the following day With seconds left Bedard attempted to win the draw to give Chicago one last chance but he was knocked down by Blues center Brayden Schenn He grasped at his right shoulder and promptly headed to the locker room accompanied by a trainer while his teammates remained on the ice and the bench He won t play the following morning Chicago coach Jeff Blashill mentioned of the crew s competition at home against Detroit on Saturday night I won t know more info on the morrow so don t ask me the upcoming day At selected point through the weekend I ll know more so I d maybe have more info come Monday Required whether Bedard s injury would only be short-term Blashill offered inadequate details I d hate to say that without knowing the information he mentioned Until we get the information again he s not going to play the subsequent day Bedard ranked fifth in the NHL in points heading into the challenge and he assisted on both of Chicago s goals in the loss He now has goals and assists He was pushed into desperation mode when the Blues iced the puck and a half-second was put back on the clock Blashill reported he d have to see the play again but his initial impression was that nothing dirty occurred on the play Honestly I think it s a freak accident Blashill mentioned to be honest with you AP NHL https www apnews com hub NHL Source