Star NHL rookie Connor Bedard exits Friday game after big hit by Devils' Brendan Smith
Chicago rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night's NHL game against New Jersey after he was levelled by Devils defenceman Brendan Smith in the first period.
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![Chicago forward Connor Bedard falls to the ice after being checked by Devils defenceman Brendan Smith during the first period of Friday's 4-2 loss in Newark, N.J. He skated to the bench holding his face, went to the dressing room and didn't return to the game. Men's hockey player falls to the ice after absorbing hit from opponent during NHL game.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7076568.1704558292!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/bedard-connor-240105-1180.jpg)
Chicago rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night's NHL game against New Jersey after he was levelled by Devils defenceman Brendan Smith in the first period.