Nazar to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Blackhawks game

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar will attend an NHL Department of Player Safety hearing on Friday after being assessed a five-minute match penalty for an illegal check to the head against New York Islanders center Bo Horvat. The incident occurred at 18:27 of the third period on Thursday, during which the Blackhawks lost 4-1 at UBS Arena. The hearing will consider supplemental discipline for the illegal check to the head infraction.