{
  "id": 14042334,
  "title": "Blackhawks Get Exciting Connor Bedard News Before Penguins Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/blackhawks-get-exciting-connor-bedard-news-before-penguins-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T20:45:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/blackhawks-get-exciting-connor-bedard-news-before-penguins-game-12558230"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Blackhawks have been without their star player, Connor Bedard, since the beginning of the 2026-27 season due to him undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer. However, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan, Bedard is expected to return to the team's lineup for their upcoming match against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. This news has generated significant excitement among fans, as Bedard is widely regarded as the Blackhawks' best player. The team's current record of 1-5-0 indicates the significant impact Bedard's absence has had on their performance. With Bedard set to make his return, he is poised to make a significant impact on the team and potentially help them turn around their disappointing start to the campaign. Last season, Bedard had an impressive season with the Blackhawks, recording 30 goals, 45 assists, and 75 points in 69 games. Over his three-year tenure with the team, he has amassed 75 goals and 203 points in 219 career NHL games. Bedard also recently signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Blackhawks in July. He has also been serving as the team's captain in his first season.",
  "summary": "The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to get Connor Bedard back for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}