Chicago Blackhawks' Frank Nazar Leaves Game After Puck Injury
Blackhawks' Nazar exits after taking puck to face
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Frank Nazar, a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks, exited the game against the St. Louis Blues after taking a puck to the face. Coach Jeff Blashill reported that Nazar will require dental work but is expected to recover. The Blackhawks, currently last in the league, have two games remaining this season.
- 01Frank Nazar left the game after being hit in the face by a puck.
- 02Coach Jeff Blashill stated Nazar will need dental work but is expected to be fine.
- 03Nazar has 15 goals and 26 assists in 64 games this season.
- 04The Blackhawks are currently last in the NHL standings with a record of 28-38-14.
- 05Andrew Mangiapane also left the game due to injury and is considered day to day.
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In a disappointing 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left the game after being struck in the face by a puck early in the second period. Coach Jeff Blashill indicated that Nazar would require dental work but is expected to recover. Nazar, a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has had a challenging season, previously sidelined for a month due to a jaw injury from a similar incident. He has recorded 15 goals and 26 assists in 64 games this season. The Blackhawks, sitting at the bottom of the league standings with a record of 28-38-14, have only two games left in the season. Additionally, forward Andrew Mangiapane left the game after crashing into the net and is currently listed as day to day. Veteran forward Sam Lafferty was moved to defense to fill in for Ethan Del Mastro, who was scratched due to an unspecified injury.
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Nazar's injury could affect the team's performance in their final games, impacting fan engagement and attendance.
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