Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has departed their game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will have right knee surgery, likely sidelining the 2018 NHL MVP for the rest of the season.

Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut.

Ryan Barrow and Mike Benning scored less than three minutes apart to give Denver the lead and the Pioneers awakened with five goals in the third period to rally past Minnesota State 5-1 and claim their record-tying ninth college hockey title.