Young Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard won’t play against the Detroit Red Wings tonight as a result of a freak injury suffered on a meaningless game-ending faceoff play.

Chicago Hockey Now’s Jack Bushman’s report says Bedard’s right shoulder or arm was injured. He was hurt in the faceoff circle during a battle against St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn with 0.8 seconds left in the game. When Schenn checked him, his arm twisted awkwardly under his body. Bedard seemed to be in pain when he left the ice.

The Blackhawks don’t expect to know the full extent of Bedard’s injury until Monday.

“He won’t play (Saturday vs. Detroit),” Blashill said. “At some point through the weekend, I’ll know more. I’ll probably have more info come Monday… I think it’s 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

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 13, 2025

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Jesse Kiiskinen
1 Goal(+ scored in the shootout) +/-0
7 Shots 18:50 TOI in a 4-3 SOW

Only saw the 2nd and 3rd periods in this one. Good to see a bit more battle today along the boards. Pressured the puck well. As always volume shooting. #LGRW
(Clips) pic.twitter.com/gdQVDUmbkC

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) December 12, 2025

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