Just one month ago, Bedard underwent jaw surgery, leading him to wear a protective face shield during games. This precaution proved crucial as Bedard fell awkwardly to the ground and was accidentally collided with by a Philadelphia Flyers player.
Had Bedard not been wearing his facial shield, the outcome could have been much worse, potentially resulting in a serious jaw injury.
Once again, the Chicago Blackhawks narrowly avoided a disastrous situation, thanks to Bedard's precautionary measures.
