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Connor Bedard Practices Again After Shoulder Injury Recovery

1/7/2026

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Connor Bedard returned to practice with the Chicago Blackhawks on January 6, 2026, after recovering from a right shoulder injury.
Bedard was left off Team Canada's Olympic roster.
Bedard had 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games before his injury.
He will not play the St. Louis Blues this week but may return later in the week.
Coach Jeff Blashill noted Bedard's positive involvement in practice, indicating progress in rehabilitation.

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Story summary

Connor Bedard returned to practice with the Chicago Blackhawks on January 6, 2026, after recovering from a right shoulder injury.
Bedard was left off Team Canada's Olympic roster.
Bedard had 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games before his injury.
He will not play the St. Louis Blues this week but may return later in the week.
Coach Jeff Blashill noted Bedard's positive involvement in practice, indicating progress in rehabilitation.