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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Ruled Out After Shoulder Injury on Final Faceoff

Chicago expects to update his status Monday after what coach Jeff Blashill called a freak accident.

Dec 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) reacts in pain after a face off against St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (not pictured) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Dec 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) faces off against St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Dec 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates on the ice during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the United Center Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Bedard was injured with 0.8 seconds left on a faceoff against Blues captain Brayden Schenn, fell backward, clutched his right shoulder and left for the locker room.
  • Coach Jeff Blashill said Bedard will not play Saturday against the Red Wings and that further information is expected by Monday.
  • Blashill characterized the sequence as a freak accident and indicated his initial impression was that nothing dirty occurred on the play.
  • Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals in the 3-2 loss and now has 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 31 games, leading the team and ranking among NHL scoring leaders.
  • Reporters noted the absence could weigh on the Blackhawks’ push in a tight Western Conference wild-card race, though no timeline for return has been announced.