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Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended two game for cheap shot on NY Islanders Bo Horvat

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games without pay for an illegal check to Bo Horvat’s head late in Thursday’s 4-1 New York Islander

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended two game for cheap shot on NY Islanders Bo Horvat
Key Things to Know
  • Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension without pay for an illegal check to Bo Horvat's head.
  • Nazar was assessed a match penalty and will forfeit $68,041 in salary under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • The New York Islanders defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, with Horvat scoring two goals before the hit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar has been suspended for two games without pay for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders center Bo Horvat. The incident occurred with 1:35 remaining in the Islanders' 4-1 victory on Thursday at UBS Arena, resulting in a match penalty for Nazar. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Nazar will forfeit $68,041 of his salary.\n\nHorvat scored twice during the contest before sustaining the hit and is currently being evaluated. Head coach Pete DeBoer provided no immediate clarity on Horvat's status or availability following Friday's optional skate, raising injury concerns for an Islanders squad that has already lost defenseman Alexander Romanov for the season.

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