Frank Nazar - NHL News & Rumors

Tallies in return from ban Nazar scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Impact Nazar was handed a two-game suspension for a check to the head of Bo Horvat in last Thursday's game. With the ban served, Nazar returned to a middle-six role and found the scoresheet for his third straight game. The 22-year-old has three goals, one helper, 12 shots on net, seven PIM and a minus-4 rating across six appearances this season. The battle between Nazar and Anton Frondell for second-line duties figures to be one that stretches on throughout the campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks • NHL Highlights • October 15, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Levshunov scores in OT as the Blackhawks beat the Jets 4-3; Kane sets assists mark

Artyom Levshunov scored in overtime, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Eligible to play Thursday Nazar has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus the Jets on Thursday.

Impact Nazar had been working as the No. 1 center prior to his suspension but with the return of Connor Bedard, the 22-year-old Nazar figures to be relegated to a second-line role and could find himself with the No. 2 power-play unit as well. Despite some demotions, the Detroit native should continue to offer top-half fantasy value.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Teuvo Teravainen helps the Blackhawks beat the Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's season debut

Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard’s first game of the season

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard makes his season debut in victory over Penguins

It took all of one game for Connor Bedard to provide a reminder of his importance to the Chicago Blackhawks

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Blackhawks 2, Hurricanes 5 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways The Blackhawks hosted the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday evening, and they did that without Connor Bedard an...

OCTOBER 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jackson Blake and Jordan Martinook have a goal and an assist each as Hurricanes top Blackhawks 5-2

Jackson Blake and Jordan Martinook each had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Nazar Suspended, Who's In? Injuries, Prospect Highlights, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Will Kevin Korchinski get another shot in the Blackhawks' lineup with Frank Nazar suspended for a couple games?

OCTOBER 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Blackhawks' Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday night for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat o...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Frank Nazar Suspended Two Games for Horvat Hit Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar met with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday and was suspended two games. https://twitter.com/nhlpl...

OCTOBER 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Frank Nazar receives multi-game suspension two weeks into the season! A late-game hit turned an already rough loss into something much worse for Chicago.

OCTOBER 10 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Receives two-game suspension Nazar was suspended two games for his illegal check to the head of Bo Horvat in Thursday's game versus the Islanders.

Impact Nazar will miss Saturday's contest versus the Hurricanes and Tuesday's game against the Penguins before returning Thursday against the Jets. Roman Kantserov is likely the top option to shift to the middle as the Blackhawks navigate a stretch where they're incredibly thin at center due to this suspension.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks' Frank Nazar faces hearing for hit on Islanders' Bo Horvat Frank Nazar faces potential discipline after his hit on Bo Horvat.

OCTOBER 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Set for hearing Friday Nazar will have a hearing Friday for an illegal check to the head against Bo Horvat.

Impact Nazar was assessed a major penalty late in Thursday's loss to the Islanders for his hit on Horvat, and it's possible he'll face further discipline, with a believed maximum suspension of five games, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. Across his five regular-season appearances this year, he's recorded two goals, an assist, two hits and two blocked shots while averaging 18:50 of ice time.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in defeat Nazar scored a goal on one shot in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Nazar spoiled Ilya Sorokin's shutout bid with a one-timer from the slot at 17:26 of the third period, converting a feed from Patrick Kane with Chicago's net empty for an extra attacker. The 22-year-old endured a slow start to the season and went pointless in the first three games, but he's beginning to turn things around and has notched three points (two goals, one assist) in his last two contests.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tough Loss, Nazar's Hit, Rinzel's Focus, Byram Talks, and Other Blackhawks Bullets The Blackhawks beat Ilya Sorokin just once last night, a late goal from Frank Nazar that erased the shutout bid but didn't earn a victory. T...

OCTOBER 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Blackhawks vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | Oct 8, 2026

OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Bo Horvat scores twice as Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1

Bo Horvat scored twice for the New York Islanders in their 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

One of each in win Nazar scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact While he's worked in a top-line role for much of the early part of the season, this was the first time Nazar got on the scoresheet. He's added eight shots on net and a minus-4 rating across four contests. The 22-year-old will continue to get significant usage as the Blackhawks await the season debut of Connor Bedard (shoulder), which is still likely a few weeks away. Nazar has the talent to handle a larger role than he has in past years, so his fantasy managers should be patient with the hope that Tuesday's outing will be the spark he needed to get going.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rinzel and Frondell score, Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane's return to Chicago

Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell scored 2 minutes apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on in their home opener for their first win of the season, 4-2 over...

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Weirdest Moment of the Season? Nazar Starts Chaos, Then Celebrates 😂

SEPTEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Blackhawks Notes: Hot Start Coming for Nazar? Two Greeners? Teuvo's Fit? Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill believes Frank Nazar could be set for a hot start to the new season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks

Patrick Kane is back on the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks for his 20th NHL season

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

NHL27 Looks Bad, Bedard Skating, Dumpster Fire in Detroit, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar didn't have a glowing reaction to his likeness in a video game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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