Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is set to return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after missing 12 games due to an upper-body injury. Despite his absence, the Blackhawks have recently found success, winning four straight games after losing their first five without him. Bedard leads the team with 19 goals and 44 points this season and ranks sixth in the league with 1.42 points per game. The Blackhawks currently hold an 18-18-7 record, sitting three points out of the second wild-card spot.
