The NHL was looking forward to having Calder Trophy favorite Connor Bedard front and center at the upcoming All-Star game in Toronto next month, but that could be in jeopardy after the young star was injured against the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
Nick Foligno drops the gloves with Brendan Smith, who injured Connor Bedard in the first period with a big hit.
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One of the longest fights of the season. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ercUKWN2e5
Bedard suffered a fractured jaw on a check by New Jersey’s Brendan Smith, and teammate Nick Foligno suffered a broken finger in a fight with Smith coming to his defense.