Tonight the Chicago Blackhawks are facing one of the worst things that could happen in their season. Connor Bedard has left tonight's game after taking a massive open-ice hit.
Bedard Leaves Game After Taking A Brutal Hit
Connor Bedard's incredible rookie season has come to a screeching halt after he sustained an injury on an open-ice hit. The play occurred in the first period with the Blackhawks on a power play. Devils defenseman Brendan Smith demolished Bedard with a huge hit.
Connor Bedard to the dressing room after taking a heavy open ice hit from the Devils' Brendan Smith
As of now, Bedard has not returned to the game and is still being evaluated. The Blackhawks continue to lose major pieces to injury in what has been an unfortunately unlucky season. This would be a huge loss for the Blackhawks going forward if Bedard misses any significant time.
As more updates become available on Bedard's status we will pass them along to you.