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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. Bedard has been cleared to play on Friday night against Washington. The 20-year-old center participated in the team's morning skate ahead of the matchup with the Capitals. “It's obviously a huge boost,” assistant coach Mike Vellucci [...] … [Read more...] about Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set to return from shoulder injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago's four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks on Friday night. Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Beauvillier, Ethen Frank and Justin Sourdif also scored for Washington, which had lost three of four. John Carlson and Martin Fehervary each [...] … [Read more...] about McMichael and Ovechkin score as the Capitals beat the depleted Blackhawks 5-1