Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat. The hit occurred on Thursday night with 1:35 left in the Islanders' 4-1 home victory.

Nazar was assessed a match penalty for the hit. According to Yahoo Sports, he will forfeit $68,041 as a result of the suspension, based on his average annual salary.

The suspension was announced by the NHL on Friday night.

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