CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard joined the Chicago Blackhawks for part of Tuesday’s practice, stepping up his rehab in his return from a right shoulder injury.

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.

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