"Bedard has been cleared to play on Friday night against Washington. The 20-year-old center participated in the team's morning skate ahead of the matchup with the Capitals. "It's obviously a huge boost," assistant coach Mike Vellucci said. "He's a big part of our team and he was playing really well before he got injured. We're excited to have him back.""
"Bedard got hurt on a draw with 0.8 seconds left in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. He ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games at the time of the injury. "I feel good," Bedard said. "Obviously it's no fun kind of waiting and not being able to play. So it's exciting.""
"Bedard and fellow center Frank Nazar were shelved during a stretch of 10 losses in 12 games for Chicago. But the Blackhawks have flourished of late, winning a season-high four in a row going into the Washington game. "It's an exciting time and for us just to keep that rolling and obviously keep stacking wins because every game's so important," Bedard said."
Connor Bedard has been cleared to play after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury and participated in the team's morning skate before facing Washington. The 20-year-old center was injured on Dec. 12 in St. Louis after ranking among NHL leaders with 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games. Chicago could be missing several players and coach Jeff Blashill from the morning skate due to an illness affecting the team. Frank Nazar is skating again after a facial puck injury but has no set return date. Bedard was the No. 1 pick in 2023 and missed part of his rookie season with a broken jaw.
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