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Connor Bedard nears return from shoulder injury for Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is close to returning after a left shoulder injury kept him out of the start of the season.
The 21-year-old center had surgery on June 24 and practiced with the team on Sunday.
His return could come during one of Chicago’s next three home games, depending on a follow-up medical appointment.
The Blackhawks host Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Winnipeg on Thursday and Dallas on Saturday.
Chicago has started the season 1-5-0 without him.
Last season, Bedard led the team with 45 assists and 75 points.
He says he feels confident, but the team has not confirmed which game he might play.
Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is nearing his season debut after a left shoulder injury.
He practiced with the team on Sunday as he continued his rehabilitation.
His availability for one of Chicago’s next three home games depends on a follow-up medical appointment.
Bedard had surgery on June 24 after getting hurt while skating with a group of NHL players in western Canada.
The Blackhawks began the season 1-5-0 without him.
- Who
- Connor Bedard, captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.
- What
- He is nearing a return from a left shoulder injury and could make his season debut soon.
- When
- He practiced with the team on Sunday; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Chicago. He was injured while skating with NHL players in western Canada.
- Why
- He has been sidelined by a left shoulder injury and is completing rehabilitation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Certainly inching closer to being involved in a variety of ways
I feel good, feel confident in everything
Bedard had surgery after injuring his left shoulder while skating with NHL players in western Canada.
Bedard practiced with the Blackhawks as he continued his rehabilitation.
The Blackhawks said Bedard could be in the mix for one of their next three home games, pending a follow-up medical appointment.
- Injury
- Left shoulder
- Surgery
- June 24
- Upcoming home games
- Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Winnipeg on Thursday and Dallas on Saturday
- Blackhawks record without Bedard
- 1-5-0
- Bedard’s points last season
- 75, including 45 assists
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