Blackhawks put Connor Bedard (fractured jaw) on IR
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The Chicago Blackhawks placed star rookie Connor Bedard and fellow forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve Saturday.
Bedard sustained a fractured jaw Friday following a big hit from New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway during the first period of the Devils' 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Foligno took exception to the hit and was whistled for a matching roughing penal