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Frank Nazar suspended two games for hit to Bo Horvat’s head
The NHL suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar for two games without pay.
The league said Nazar made an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat on Thursday night.
The hit came with 1:35 left in the Islanders’ 4-1 home win.
Nazar received a match penalty during the game.
The suspension means he will miss two games and forfeit $68,041, based on his average annual salary.
The penalty was issued under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games.
The suspension was for a check to the head, described by Sportsnet as an illegal check.
Yahoo Sports published its report on October 10, 2026.
Sportsnet published its report on October 9, 2026.
- Who
- Frank Nazar of the Chicago Blackhawks
- What
- A two-game suspension for a check to the head
- When
- Reported on October 9 and 10, 2026
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- For a check to the head; Sportsnet described it as an illegal check
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- Player
- Frank Nazar
- Team
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Suspension
- Two games
- Yahoo Sports publication date
- October 10, 2026
- Sportsnet publication date
- October 9, 2026
Sources
Blackhawks Frank Nazar Suspended Two Games For His Illegal Check To The Head Of Islanders Captain Bo Horvat
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head
Frank Nazar Suspened For Two Games For Illegal Check To The Head
Blackhawks' Nazar suspended 2 games for head shot
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended two games for illegal check to head
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