Bedard returns for Blackhawks season debut against Penguins

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 19:03 · Archive

Connor Bedard makes his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday against Pittsburgh after shoulder surgery.

Connor Bedard is set to make his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old centre had surgery on his left shoulder on 8 July after being injured while skating with a group of NHL players in western Canada. He was originally expected to be sidelined for approximately four months but returned earlier than anticipated after an intensive rehabilitation process.

Chicago has struggled without Bedard, dropping five of its first six games and being outscored 26–12. The Blackhawks signed Bedard to a 75 million dollar, five-year contract in July. Coach Jeff Blashill said: 'We have to understand we're adding a good piece to the puzzle, but we can't expect him to put the puzzle together by himself.' Bedard said: 'Just to be back with the guys and get to do what I love, it's exciting.' Last season, the 21-year-old had a team-high 45 assists and 75 points.

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• Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the PenguinsChicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is set for his season debut.Clickorlando · 13 Oct, 18:28
• Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the PenguinsChicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is set for his season debut.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 18:28

In this story: Connor Bedard · Chicago Blackhawks · Pittsburgh Penguins · Sidney Crosby · Jeff Blashill

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