Elliotte Friedman has made a massive update regarding Connor Bedard's recovery from a broken jaw. <h2>Friedman Shares That Bedard's Comeback May Come Tonight </h2> Connor Bedard's exceptional rookie campaign was interrupted by a significant jaw injury from an encounter during a match against the New Jersey Devils. After a considerable period of recovery, Friedman has signaled that Bedard might lace up for the game as early as tonight. Discussions are underway about Bedard potentially getting clearance from medical staff for tonight's face-off with the Pittsburgh Penguins. <q>Word this morning that Blackhawks and Connor Bedard are checking in with doctors about the possibility of playing tonight vs Pittsburgh. We will see what the day brings, but the good news is his return is close</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1758153117730771287'> </a></blockquote></div> Although this doesn't confirm Bedard's appearance in tonight's game, it offers a hopeful sign that his time away from the game could be concluding. Further details are anticipated.