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Bo Horvat will suit up tonight for the NY Islanders after a scary hit to the head

Bo Horvat will play in tonight's game after taking taking a hit to the head in Thursday's 3-1 victory

By Michael Stahurski · Eyes on Isles

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 5:53 PM

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Bo Horvat will play tonight for the New York Islanders after avoiding injury from a hit to the head.
Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension for delivering the hit on Horvat during Chicago's 3-1 loss to New York.
A melee erupted following the hit, leading to a misconduct penalty for Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley.

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New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat will play tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning despite absorbing a hit to the head in his previous game. Horvat was struck by Frank Nazar during the closing moments of the Islanders' 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Nazar received a two-game suspension for the incident, but Horvat confirmed after a morning skate that he feels fine to participate.

The hit sparked an on-ice melee where Logan Stanley received a misconduct penalty and JG Pageau restrained Tyler Bertuzzi. Horvat enters tonight's matchup following a strong start to the season, having tallied four goals and an assist across the team's first four contests.

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