NHL suspends Blackhawks' Frank Nazar 2 games for hit on Bo Horvat

Forward to miss upcoming games against Carolina, Pittsburgh.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read

#Blackhawks Frank Nazar suspended 2 games by @NHLPlayerSafety for illegal check to head of #isles Bo Horvat. Via @frank_seravalli on X

What happened: The NHL Department of Player Safety issued a two-game suspension to Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar. The discipline stems from an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat.

Why it matters: The incident occurred during Chicago's recent 4-1 loss to New York. Nazar begins serving the ban immediately, removing a forward from the rotation as the team navigates a struggling preseason run.

By the numbers: The Blackhawks sit at 4-14 this preseason, averaging 2.2 goals per game while surrendering 3.9. The Carolina Hurricanes hold a 24-8 record and score 3.9 goals per contest.

What to watch: Chicago hosts Carolina in a scheduled matchup on Saturday.

Sources

@frank_seravalli 2026-10-10T00:48:58.679787+00:00

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