The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie forward Connor Bedard on injured reserve with a fractured jaw, the team announced Saturday.
Bedard left Friday night's game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period.
Bedard was hit by Smith at 10:49 after he carried the puck into the Blackhawks' offensive zone. Bedard then skated to the bench holding his face as Nick Foligno, Brett Seney and several teammates ignited a skirmish with Smith behind the Devils net.
Bedard went straight to the Chicago locker room.