Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar is suspended for two games after a late hit on New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat. The incident occurs late in the game as the Blackhawks trail 3-1 and pull their goaltender, setting up a fast-moving sequence that leads to the contact.
Multiple outlets report the play prompts a review and additional league scrutiny. NDTV says Nazar receives a match penalty after the hit, which contributes to a brawl and a scrum between the teams during Chicago’s 4-1 loss to the Islanders. Yahoo Sports adds that Nazar is set to have a hearing with NHL Player Safety, and that Horvat is evaluated after what some coverage describes as a “cheap shot.”
