Following a collision with Brendan Smith during Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils, Connor Bedard was placed on injured reserve. The Blackhawks would retaliate physically with Nick Foligno ultimately dropping the gloves with Smith. It was clear the Blackhawks weren't going to allow a hit on their star go unpunished.
Assuming Bedard's fractured jaw is worse than we think, he may not be able to play in his first All-Star Game in his rookie season, for now, he remains out indefinitely, halting his All-Star hopes.
For now, his season totals are 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points in 39 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, which earned him an All-Star nod in 2024.