It is known how much time the young Chicago star will miss due to injury

Young forward Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, as reported by the NHL website.

It is reported that the young Canadian underwent a procedure on his jaw and will be compelled to miss an extended period. Recall that the first pick of the 2023 draft sustained a blow to the jaw in a match against the New Jersey Devils from defenseman Brendan Smith. The incident occurred in the midst of the first period. Chicago confirmed the injury to the 18-year-old hockey player.

Additionally, following the situation with Bedard, Chicago forward Nick Foligno engaged in an altercation with Smith, and in the second period, the players engaged in fisticuffs. Foligno suffered a fracture of the left hand's finger.

Connor Bedard was selected as the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft. On his 18th birthday, July 17, he signed a three-year rookie contract with the Blackhawks.