Frank Nazar’s night in New York ended with a match penalty, and the Chicago Blackhawks center will face the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday.
- Nazar is scheduled for a hearing over an illegal check to the head on New York Islanders center Bo Horvat.
- The hit came with 1:33 left in the third period of Chicago’s 4-1 loss at UBS Arena on Thursday.
- Nazar was assessed a five-minute match penalty for the play.
- Horvat left the game and did not return.
- The NHL is reviewing the incident for possible supplemental discipline. The final charge may be adjusted after review.
The hearing puts a suspension or fine in play for Nazar, with the league expected to determine whether the contact warrants further punishment beyond the in-game call.
