"Connor Bedard Sidelined Following Collision in Blackhawks-Devils Clash"
During a heated NHL game, Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno were both injured following incidents involving New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith. Bedard was hit by Smith and did not return after the first period, while Foligno was injured in a fight with Smith when standing up for Bedard. The Blackhawks, already plagued by injuries, lost the game 4-2 and face a challenging situation with a depleted roster. Coach Luke Richardson and the team await further medical assessments for both players.