A disciplinary hearing has been scheduled for a Chicago Blackhawks player accused of delivering an illegal check to the head during a recent game against the New York Islanders. The incident occurred late in the third period, when the Islanders held a two-goal lead. The NHL’s Player Safety account confirmed the hearing, which follows a review of the hit under league safety protocols. Details of the specific circumstances and the timing of the hearing remain pending.

The NHL Player Safety account has announced that Frank Nazar will have a hearing for “an illegal check to the head against NY Islanders’ Bo Horvat.” The hit came late in the third period in the Chicago Blackhawks two-goal deficit against the New York Islanders, who led 3-1. Under the two-minute mark, as Chicago’s net […]