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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar Plays Through Pain After Losing Teeth

4/14/2026

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Frank Nazar, Chicago Blackhawks forward, lost two front teeth after a puck hit him against St. Louis Blues.
He returned wearing a protective cage and played 17 shifts in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo.
The 22-year-old has 15 goals and 26 assists after missing about a month with a broken jaw.
The Blackhawks finish the season Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, with defenseman Ethan Del Mastro also playing.

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Frank Nazar, Chicago Blackhawks forward, lost two front teeth after a puck hit him against St. Louis Blues.
He returned wearing a protective cage and played 17 shifts in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo.
The 22-year-old has 15 goals and 26 assists after missing about a month with a broken jaw.
The Blackhawks finish the season Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, with defenseman Ethan Del Mastro also playing.