Blackhawks' Rookie Star Connor Bedard Sidelined with Fractured Jaw

Bedard's participation in the upcoming NHL All-Star Game now uncertain as Blackhawks struggle with injury crisis.

• Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, has been placed on injured reserve after fracturing his jaw during a game against the New Jersey Devils.
• Bedard, who was leading all NHL rookies with a team-high 15 goals and 18 assists in 39 games, was hit by defenseman Brendan Smith and had to leave the game in the first period.
• The Blackhawks also placed forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve due to a fractured finger.
• Bedard was set to possibly become the youngest player in the NHL All-Star Game on Feb. 3, but his participation is now uncertain.
• The Blackhawks, already struggling with a long list of injured players, have acquired forward Rem Pitlick from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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