Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departs after big hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) throws New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith (2) to the ice as Blackhawks center Cole Guttman (70) holds back Devils defenseman John Marino (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Newark, N.J.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) throws New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith (2) to the ice as Blackhawks center Cole Guttman (70) holds back Devils defenseman John Marino (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)


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NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed their game at New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was selected by Chicago with the No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft. The 18-year-old center has 15 goals and 18 assists in 38 games. Bedard was hit by Smith after he carried the puck into the Blackhawks' offensive zone. Bedard then skated to the bench holding his face as Nick Foligno, Brett Seney and several teammates ignited a skirmish behind the Devils net. Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said Bedard would evaluated after the team returned to Chicago.

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