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Connor Bedard Takes Faceoffs as Shoulder Recovery Moves Forward

Connor Bedard took another step in his shoulder rehab Saturday morning. The Blackhawks captain stayed on the ice after morning skate and took faceoffs,

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Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:59 PM

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Connor Bedard has been cleared to take faceoffs as he progresses from shoulder surgery.
Bedard remains in a non-contact jersey and will miss the game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The 21-year-old center had shoulder surgery on July 8 following an offseason skating injury.

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Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard advanced his shoulder rehabilitation by taking faceoffs following a morning skate on Saturday. Bedard remains in a non-contact jersey and is not cleared for contact, ruling him out of Chicago's game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center.

Bedard underwent shoulder surgery on July 8 following an offseason crash into the boards. While Frank Seravalli reported Bedard is within a three-week return window, the Blackhawks have not confirmed a timeline as they navigate early offensive struggles without him.

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