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 challenge 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 in the next 24 hours Chicago coach Jeff Blashill stated of the group s battle at home against Detroit on Saturday night I won t know more info the following day so don t ask me the next day At selected point through the weekend I ll know more so I d possibly have more info come Monday Inquired whether Bedard s injury would only be short-term Blashill offered scarce details I d hate to say that without knowing the information he explained Until we get the information again he s not going to play in the next 24 hours Bedard ranked fifth in the NHL in points heading into the match 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 announced 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 declared to be honest with you AP NHL https www apnews com hub NHL Source