FRANK NAZAR NEWS

Mikheyev, Nazar and Knight lead the Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Penguins

Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pengu...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Two points in Friday's loss Nazar scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Nazar helped out on a Tyler Bertuzzi goal in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. The 21-year-old Nazar has two goals and two assists over his last five contests as he continues to show a little of his potential in his rookie year. Overall, he's produced eight goals, 20 points, 77 shots on net and a minus-12 rating across 47 appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores twice to tie Gretzky's NHL goals record at 894 as the Capitals beat the Blackhawks

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Sets up shortie Nazar logged a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Nazar didn't earn an assist in all of March, instead scoring just three goals over the previous 15 games. The 21-year-old got back to helping out when he set up Ilya Mikheyev's opening goal Wednesday. This was the first shorthanded point of Nazar's young career. He's been just fine as a rookie in 2024-25, earning 18 points, 74 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 24 hits and a minus-13 rating across 46 appearances. He still has some developing to do before he can be trusted regularly in redraft formats.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Golden Knights overcome Donato's hat trick to beat Blackhawks 5-3 for 5th straight win

Pavel Dorofeyev scored a power-play goal with 3:10 left to snap a tie, and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for their fifth straight win, 5-3 over the Chicago Blackhawks

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Buries goal Wednesday Nazar scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Nazar snapped a five-game point drought with the tally. The 21-year-old saw a season-high 21:10 of ice time while centering the first line in Wednesday's contest. He's up to seven goals, 17 points, 66 shots on net and a minus-12 rating over 43 appearances. Nazar has talent, but even with a big role with the Blackhawks, he is still risky in redraft formats for the rest of the campaign.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Devils end 3-game losing streak with 5-3 win over the Blackhawks

Luke Hughes had three assists, Jesper Bratt chipped in with two and the New Jersey Devils ended their three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesd...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Tallies in Thursday's loss Nazar scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Nazar got the Blackhawks on the board just 10 seconds into the second period. The 21-year-old looked like one of the best players on the ice in this contest -- he clearly benefited from playing against a weaker opponent. He's scuffled to start March, potting two goals on just 12 shots over his first seven games of the month. For the season, the rookie forward has six goals, 10 assists, 58 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating across 37 appearances.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Graf scores twice to help the Sharks beat the Blackhawks, 4-2

Undrafted rookie Collin Graf scored twice, Will Smith had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Watch: Colton Dach drops Justin Barron in retaliation for hit on Frank Nazar Colton Dach stepped in after Justin Barron’s hit on Frank Nazar during Saturday’s game between the Blackhawks and Predators. The game took p...

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Converts penalty shot Nazar scored on a penalty shot in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Utah.

Impact The goal ended an eight-game run in which Nazar was limited to four assists. The 21-year-old was not involved in a paper move to AHL Rockford ahead of Friday's deadline for playoff eligibility in that league, which is a subtle vote of confidence that he's here to stay in the NHL. He has five goals, 10 assists, 51 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances this season, and he was on the top line Friday, which could give him a boost on offense if he's able to stick there.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard scores in overtime to lift Blackhawks to 4-3 win over Utah

Connor Bedard scored 3:10 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Records pair of assists Nazar notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Nazar continues to settle into a middle-six role at the NHL level. ended up with a goal and five helpers over eight contests in February, primarily from a third-line assignment. He could be due to move up to the second line if Nick Foligno (undisclosed) misses time following his early exit Thursday. Nazar now has 14 points, 46 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 30 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Barbashev's 4-point night helps Golden Knights hold off Blackhawks 7-5

Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Vegas scored five times in the first period and the Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks to win 7-5

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Delivers helper Sunday Nazar notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Nazar has a helper in back-to-back games and four points over his last four contests. The 21-year-old forward has mainly been on the third line recently, though a lineup shuffle could see him get into the top six more regularly. He's held his own at the NHL level so far with 12 points, 41 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-8 rating across 28 appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

As Blackhawks return to practice, Frank Nazar feels more prepared for final 27 games The 4 Nations break marked essentially the halfway point of Nazar's NHL season, with 26 games played so far and 27 to go. He hopes to improv...

FEBRUARY 18 • SUNTIMES.COM

Collects two points in win Nazar scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Nazar opened the scoring at 8:37 of the first period and also helped out on a Ryan Donato tally in the second. This performance ended a four-game point drought for Nazar, who continues to play in a top-six role and on the power play. The 21-year-old center is at four goals, 10 points, 36 shots, 18 hits and a minus-3 rating over 25 outings, which means this will officially count as his rookie year. Nazar will need to continue to play fairly well -- Colton Dach was shipped to AHL Rockford when his performance started to slip, so the Blackhawks have proven they won't keep prospects in the NHL if it doesn't benefit their development.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Sunday Nazar scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Nazar's point streak is up to four games (two goals, three assists), and he's also scored in consecutive contests for the first time. The 21-year-old is finding success while filling a top-line role at even strength. Nazar is up to three goals, eight points, 25 shots on net, 17 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 20 appearances this season. He's worth a look in all fantasy formats as long as he remains beside Connor Bedard.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in overtime loss Nazar scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Nazar put the Blackhawks ahead 2-1 late in the first period and also set up a Louis Crevier tally in the second. This was Nazar's first career multi-point effort, but it probably won't be his last. The 21-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games and now has two goals, five assists, 24 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 19 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Saturday Nazar notched an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Nazar ended a four-game point drought with the helper. The 21-year-old forward has mostly been out of the power-play mix lately, but he has also played on the top line at even strength. Nazar is up to four points, 22 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-1 rating over 17 appearances -- it's a humble beginning for what's expected to be a strong career.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@CHI: Samsonov with a great save against Frank Nazar | Vegas Golden Knights Ilya Samsonov (VGK) makes a save against Frank Nazar (CHI) at 03:07 of the 3rd Regulation Period

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

First goal a game-winner Nazar scored the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Avalanche.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick scored his first goal of the season, and just the second of his NHL career, by banging home the rebound on a Colton Dach shot midway through the second period. Nazar has gotten onto the scoresheet in back-to-back games while producing three points in the last seven contests, and he's been seeing consistent shifts on the power-play since his mid-December promotion, although typically on the second unit. The 20-year-old center is still learning the ropes at the top level, but he's beginning to flash his upside.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in loss Nazar notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact In a glimpse to the future, Nazar set up Wyatt Kaiser on the Blackhawks' second goal. The 20-year-old Nazar has a bright future, but he's taking his lumps in a bottom-six role during his first chance at being a full-time NHLer. He has just two helpers to go with 10 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 11 appearances this season. Hold onto Nazar in dynasty and deep keeper formats, but managers in redraft leagues can likely look elsewhere.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE