After their loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill provided a tough update on Connor Bedard.
On Friday night, the Chicago Blackhawks paid their second and final visit of the season to the St. Louis Blues. After an 8-3 victory on October 15th, the Blues responded with a 3-2 victory this time around.
On the final play of the game, while the Blackhawks were desperately trying to tie the game and force overtime, Bedard was injured. He left the ice quickly and appeared to be in some serious pain.
Connor Bedard Injures Himself On Final Play Of Blackhawks' 3-2 Loss To BluesThe Chicago Blackhawks were unable to start a winning streak again. This time, they lost to the St. Louis Blues. After the game, head coach Jeff Blashill provided a quick update on Bedard. According to Blashill, Bedard will not suit up on Saturday night against the Detroit Red Wings.
He also added that another update will be provided on Monday. Blashill gave his opinion that the play that injured Bedard was a "freak accident".
Connor Bedard got injured and had to hurry to the locker room after this play to end the game pic.twitter.com/DzjpgWCgYa
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