Connor Bedard Returns From Injury With Assist in Season Debut Win

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard made his season debut Tuesday, returning nearly four months early from July 8 left shoulder surgery in a 5-3 victory over the Penguins. Jumping right into the top line and No. 1 power play with Patrick Kane, the 21-year-old center recorded a secondary assist via a touch pass to Roman Kantserov. Bedard played without faceoff restrictions, improving Chicago to 2-5-0 and 1-0 with him in the lineup.