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Connor Bedard is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, sources told ESPN.
The return is earlier than expected for Bedard, who fractured his jaw six weeks ago. The Blackhawks had initially penciled in next week for a return. The game is at the United Center in Chicago.
Bedard, 18, had been skating with the team recently but has not taken part in practices with contact. The Blackhawks canceled their morning skate Thursday, but according to sources, Bedard took the ice with extra players and the coaches put him through contact drills -- which he took well.