CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed forward Connor Bedard on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, the team announced Monday.

CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard was placed on injured reserve by the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. The move is retroactive to Dec. 12.

Dennis Hildeby has gotten the full workload since Woll went down with the injury, and the Maple Leafs have been pleased with his play. The Swede has appeared in five games, including the one period where he took over for Woll in Carolina, and has two wins plus a .926 save percentage.

The Chicago Blackhawks could be holding their breath given the possibility that Connor Bedard may need surgery, per a medical expert.

The Chicago Stadium was home to the Blackhawks for 65 seasons before moving across Madison Street to the United Center in January 1995. Built for $7 million, it was once the largest indoor arena in the world.

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed Connor Bedard on IR while calling up two other players to their active roster.

Nestrasil, the 25th overall pick in last summer's draft, has transitioned surprisingly well to college hockey. While building up strength, he's creating plenty of offense off the rush.